Activities Assistant

Community First Solutions•Bloomfield Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Community First Solutions is seeking a kind-hearted, mission-driven Activities Assistant to join the Orchard Hill team, a luxury assisted living and memory care community. The role supports residents’ interests, communication, wellbeing, social and recreational activities, and spiritual and intellectual needs. The assistant prepares activity spaces and supplies, helps with events and outings, and maintains resident activity documentation as delegated. The position requires AM/PM availability and work every other weekend. Starting pay is $14.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year or less of experience leading and assisting with a variety of activities and programs; experience with older adults is preferred.
Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication skills when working with residents, employees, families, and the public.
Ability to be flexible and demonstrate dedication, sensitivity, patience, honesty, imagination, and resourcefulness.
Ability to multitask and work amid changing demands and frequent interruptions.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Knowledge of safe vehicle operation when transporting residents.
AM/PM availability and availability to work every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and assisting with activities and programs for older adults.

Responsibilities

Initiate and promote activities inside and outside the facility to stimulate residents’ interests, communication, and general wellbeing.
Encourage residents’ hobbies and instruct and supervise craft activities in groups or individually, in recreational areas or residents’ rooms.
Comply with safety regulations and policies.
Assist with parties, provide games, and encourage residents to help plan activities such as making table decorations, wrapping gifts, and decorating rooms or areas.
Encourage residents to participate in religious activities, including visits with local ministers, religious services when possible, and spiritual reading materials.
Encourage intellectual and educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, and other community activities.
Respond promptly and accurately to staff, resident, and family inquiries while honoring confidentiality.
Maintain familiarity with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and the Company’s Exposure Control policy.
Assist the Director of Resident Lifestyle/Resident Lifestyle Coordinator with special events and functions.
Supervise and transport residents during indoor and outdoor activities and community outings.
Maintain resident activity documentation and charting as delegated by the Coordinator.
Carry out evening and weekend functions.
Prepare the activity area, equipment, and supplies.
Order, maintain, and store equipment and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.