Activities Assistant

Meadowcrest at Middletown • Middletown, DE

3d

About The Position

Activities Assistant Responsible for assisting in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents. The Perks of Working with Us Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment) Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday! Medical, dental and vision insurance 401k with company match Employee assistance program Top Reasons to Work with Us Family-owned and operated management company Team approach to work Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us Description of responsibilities: Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents. Assist, invite and encourage residents to participate in activities. Assess, plan and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers. Attend community planned functions and coordinate events from beginning to end. Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events. Coordinate holiday decorations for the community. Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events. Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate mixed groups. Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner. Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services. Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services. Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Post and distribute the calendar. Distribute community newsletter. Meet with new residents to introduce the program. Assist Director in leadership of the wellness program. Work with volunteer staff. Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest. Document resident participation in activities. Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years’ experience preferred in assisted living, personal care, long-term care or experience/exposure to the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assist, invite and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assess, plan and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attend community planned functions and coordinate events from beginning to end.
• Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinate holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate mixed groups.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Post and distribute the calendar.
• Distribute community newsletter.
• Meet with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assist Director in leadership of the wellness program.
• Work with volunteer staff.
• Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Document resident participation in activities.
• Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree