Life Enrichment - Activities Assistant - Part-Time 16-24hrs
About The Position
We are seeking a friendly and supportive Activities Assistant to join our team in Litchfield, CT. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with recreational activities. The salary range for this position is $17.00 - $17.50 per hour. The role involves planning, organizing, and leading engaging recreational activities for residents or program participants, maintaining a clean and well-organized activities area and van, ensuring all safety protocols are followed during activities, collaborating with team members to create a positive and supportive environment, and keeping accurate records of activities attendance. You will also assist with setting up and cleaning up activity areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic first aid and CPR certification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Physical fitness to assist with activities and mobility support
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
- An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs.
- Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents.
- The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities
- Knowledge of senior care or recreational activities
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and lead engaging recreational activities for residents or program participants
- Maintain a clean and well-organized activities area and van
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed during activities
- Collaborate with team members to create a positive and supportive environment
- Keep accurate records of activities attendance
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity areas
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Schedule
- On the job training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
