Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community ~ Part Time

MorningStar Careers•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps develop and conduct resident activity programs under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator. The role supports activities for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents, tailored to individual needs identified in residents’ negotiated service plans. The assistant helps provide a balance of recreational activities and facilitates group activities, individual visits, and community events that engage residents, families, and team members. The position helps coordinate activities with other departments; communicates programs to residents, families, volunteers, and staff; and assists with preparing monthly person-centered Life Enrichment calendars. The assistant organizes activity supplies and equipment, prepares monthly program progress reports as directed, and helps residents get to and from activities. Other duties include participating in requested training, promptly reporting changes in residents’ conditions to the Wellness Director, maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality, supervising volunteers as needed, and potentially assisting residents on outings that may involve driving company vehicles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of experience is preferred.
Awareness of older adults’ special needs and dimensions of wellness.
Knowledge of techniques and skills for engaging residents with different interests and abilities.
Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being.
Ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions, and other activities, and to find and implement resources for Life Enrichment programs.
Computer skills and ability to adapt to new technology.
Enjoy working with senior adults; exercise judgment; demonstrate empathy, creativity, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
Clean driving record through the DMV.
Demonstrate the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and conducting resident activity programs under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Organize programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents based on individual needs in negotiated service plans.
Maintain a balance of recreational activities and facilitate group activities, individual visits, and community events.
Coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
Communicate activity programs to residents, families, volunteers, and community staff.
Assist in preparing monthly person-centered Life Enrichment calendars reflecting residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities, with activities at convenient times.
Organize activity supplies and equipment so materials are available to residents.
Prepare monthly reports on activity program progress as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Invite and assist residents to and from activities.
Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
Recognize changes in residents’ conditions that may require nursing intervention and report them immediately to the Wellness Director.
Maintain professional appearance, communication, and confidentiality.
Supervise volunteers as necessary.
May assist residents on outings, which may include driving company vehicles.