Activities Assistant

Capitol Hill Senior Apartments • Salt Lake City, UT

19d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant works with the Activities Director to create a varied daily and monthly activity calendar suited to all resident care levels. The role supports resident individuality, participation, and leadership by helping plan and lead activities, encouraging residents to take part, and assisting with designated administrative tasks. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at $17 per hour.

Requirements

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative.
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and listen empathetically and effectively.
• Effective oral and written language skills.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence residents.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating, planning, and implementing activities that meet residents’ interests.
• Contribute to the daily and monthly activities calendar, ensuring it is appropriate for all care levels and supports resident individuality, participation, and leadership.
• Lead activities and conduct programs in a timely manner.
• Encourage and promote resident participation, seeking ways to motivate residents to participate or take an active role in activities and events.
• Help provide opportunities for residents to participate in community projects in the surrounding area.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating resident sign-up sheets, and ordering supplies.
• Support residents who lead activities and encourage their sense of pride.
• When applicable, transport residents to functions using company vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed