Activities Assistant
About The Position
The Activities Assistant plans, coordinates, and implements activities based on residents’ interests and needs. The role includes inviting residents to activities through daily one-to-one visits, supporting conversation and engagement, documenting attendance and participation, and providing appropriate therapeutic recreation interventions. The assistant also distributes and posts activity information, maintains an organized and welcoming recreation space, and communicates with the Director of Therapeutic Recreation about supplies, programming, and resident needs. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and the ability to anticipate resident needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with seniors or in a health care setting.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and implement calendar activities based on resident interests and designed to meet physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Create opportunities for daily one-to-one visits with residents to invite and inform them about activities and provide conversation and support.
- Maintain accurate daily documentation of resident attendance and participation.
- Distribute and post materials about events, programs, and activities.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting recreation space for residents, families, and staff.
- Communicate with the Director of Therapeutic Recreation about supplies, programs, and resident needs.
- Provide appropriate therapeutic recreation interventions for residents.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation.
Benefits
- Optional daily pay.
- Annual raise based on performance review.
- Resident-sponsored staff appreciation bonus.
- College scholarships for staff and dependents.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
- Generous paid time off and sick time.
- Paid holidays off and time-and-a-half pay for holidays worked.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- AD&D insurance.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- HSA/FSA account options.
- Employee assistance and discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
