Part Time Activities Assistant
About The Position
Roland Park Place is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to support therapeutic recreation in its residential care and long-term care neighborhoods. The assistant works under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Manager to organize, develop, and implement community activity programs. The role helps provide entertainment, communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, creativity, and opportunities that promote residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It also involves working with and helping supervise volunteers, documenting supplies, and interviewing residents about their daily interests.
Requirements
- Ability to uphold the organization’s core values and follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to take initiative and find ways to say yes to residents and staff.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, have reliable transportation, and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
- Positive attitude and ability to remain cheerful.
- Two years of experience working with the geriatric population.
- Previous experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical or cognitive independence.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- CTRS or NCCAP certification.
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and facilitate structured or impromptu programs for residents.
- Maintain appropriate activity documentation.
- Transport residents to activities.
- Develop and maintain innovative, appropriate therapeutic recreation programming.
- Maintain and implement activity schedules.
- Assist with daily activity programs that promote residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
- Work with volunteers during activities.
- Orient and supervise volunteers alongside the Therapeutic Recreation Manager.
- Document inventory of supplies.
- Interview residents about their daily interests and preferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Legal plan.
- Identity theft protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Group critical illness insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
- Free meals.
- Free area attraction tickets.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee hardship fund.
- Employee assistance program.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounted MTA passes.
- Free education and training classes.
- PayActiv daily pay option.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
