Activities Assistant
Asbury Communities•Wilmington, DE
About The Position
The Activities Assistant assists the Director in creating, planning, and implementing a recreation program that stimulates residents cognitively, culturally, creatively, psychologically, spiritually, and physically, while promoting individual and group enjoyment and social interaction. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires working every other holiday. Compensation is up to $15.25 per hour.
Requirements
- Experience working with senior citizens.
- High school education or GED.
Responsibilities
- Post the activity calendar where residents can see it by the first of each month.
- Distribute a monthly calendar of upcoming events to each resident.
- Prepare rooms for activities or programs by assembling the required materials and equipment.
- Understand planned activities and read all directions carefully.
- Facilitate daily activities as scheduled on the Activities calendar.
- Invite and remind residents throughout the day about upcoming activities.
- Encourage and/or assist residents to participate in activities inside or outside the residence.
- Coordinate the activities program with schedules for other resident services and departments.
- Adapt recreation programming to residents’ ages, sex, physical and mental capabilities, interests, and cultural and social backgrounds.
- Document resident participation in activities and reasons for not participating.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunity for career growth, including an exclusive scholarship program.
- Supportive and inclusive workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
