Activities Assistant - Part Time

Morada Cy-Fair • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the development and oversight of resident services by planning and coordinating opportunities that promote residents’ health, wellbeing, engagement, and growth. The role helps create and facilitate a comprehensive activities program for residents, including regular activities, specialized Memory Care activities, holidays, and community events. The position is part-time.

Requirements

• An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferred.
• One to three years of experience is preferred in assisted living, long-term care, or working with or being exposed to the senior population.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• One to three years of experience in assisted living, long-term care, or with the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that provide residents with physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities.
• Invite and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Help assess, plan, and facilitate a comprehensive activities program using team members and volunteers.
• Attend community functions and coordinate events from setup through operation and cleanup.
• Help plan programs for holidays and special events, and coordinate community holiday decorations.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure equipment and supplies are available for activities and events.
• Plan and facilitate appropriate mixed-group activities for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the Memory Care program.
• Keep activity areas orderly and help maintain an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and craft services.
• When applicable, provide daily care for animals and plants in the activities program.
• Prepare and organize an events calendar, submit it to the Executive Director for approval, and post and distribute it.
• Distribute the community newsletter.
• Meet with new residents to introduce the activities program.
• Assist the Director with leadership of the wellness program.
• Organize and supervise volunteers.
• Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintain a database and prepare reports on resident assessments, participation, and satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid time off and holidays for full-time team members
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree