Activities Assistant

Capitol Hill Senior Living • Salt Lake, UT

10d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant works with the Activities Director to create and implement a varied daily and monthly activities program that supports residents at all care levels. The program should encourage resident individuality, participation, leadership, and engagement in community projects. The assistant leads activities, encourages residents to take part, supports resident-led programs, and performs designated administrative tasks. If applicable, the assistant transports residents to functions using company vehicles. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at $17 per hour.

Requirements

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative.
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and listen empathetically.
• Effective oral and written language skills.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence residents.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the Activities Director in creating a multi-faceted daily and monthly calendar appropriate for all care levels.
• Help plan and implement activities that meet residents’ interests and encourage individuality, participation, and leadership.
• Lead activities and conduct programs in a timely manner.
• Promote resident participation and identify ways to motivate residents to join activities and events.
• Help residents engage in community projects in the surrounding community.
• Complete designated administrative tasks, including posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating sign-up sheets, and ordering supplies.
• Support residents who lead activities to promote their sense of pride.
• Transport residents to functions using company vehicles, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed