Activities Assistant

Life Care Services•Essex, MD

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Essex Meadows is seeking a hospitality-focused Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team. The Activity Assistant works in accordance with established policies and procedures, under the instruction from the Community Life Service Director. The Activity Assistant position is to help implement programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the community residents.

Requirements

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations and to use appropriate judgment to protect the safety and dignity of the resident
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in a social or recreational program preferred.
Experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning and coordinating with the Community Life Services Director: activities and events, discussion groups & clubs, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, off-property trips, special events, IT support, In-house movies, instructional courses; such as, arts & crafts, seminars, workshops, presentations; health & fitness activities, customized activities for Alzheimer/Dementia and Parkinson affected residents, marketing events, holiday parties