Activity Assistant / Van Driver | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services•Newark, DE

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Independent Living (IL), and Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods. As a Van Driver, you will provide safe transportation services to residents of the community. Assists with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies based on the dimensions of wellness (i.e. Movement & Motion, Curiosity & Culture, Feelings & Fellowship, Clarity & Purpose, Compassion & Connection and Leadership & Volunteerism) Harmony signature programs and person-centered interests. Leads 6-7 high quality programs per day. Assists in surveying and interviewing residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and to determine their past and present interests and talents as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities. Partners and coordinates with entire program team (i.e. LED, HSD, & HS assistant) to complete planning form, organize supplies, plan the calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month. Develops relationships and connections with residents and families to encourage participation in programs and events and to promote a high level of resident and family satisfaction. Assists in documenting and maintaining all records as required. Assists in organizing and attending resident council meetings. Assists in organizing, maintaining, and staging programming areas and supplies with purpose and neatly. Assists in recruiting, coordinating, and overseeing a robust volunteer program. Assists in promoting programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters as required. Assists in arranging chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled group or one-on-one activities and returning to normal structure when completed. Assists in resident transportation to get groceries, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities. May transport residents to physician appointments occasionally as directed. Assists in off-site outings for residents, providing transportation and safe coordination for participants. Provide van transportation to the residents on a scheduled basis and for special trips sponsored through the activity department Assist in developing routes and schedules based on resident needs and requests Keep appropriate records. Maintain mileage log, repair log, trip and expenses as required Keep receipts for expenses and submit them to Life Enrichment Director Keep van clean inside and out. Ensure routine maintenance and needed repairs are performed in a timely manner Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor and Harmony Senior Services immediately Assists Activities/Programming Department with activities as assigned Maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the department Attends all required in-services and staff meetings

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or experience; subject to state requirements.
Entry level position with 1-3 years experience highly desired.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Flexible, consistent, imaginative, engaging, and have a passion for working with seniors.
Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be in good physical condition and be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Support and assist the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing recreational and educational programs.
Provide safe transportation services to residents as a Van Driver.
Develop, plan, and implement a monthly program of activities and supplies based on the dimensions of wellness and Harmony signature programs.
Lead 6-7 high-quality programs per day.
Survey and interview residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and determine their interests and satisfaction with programs.
Partner and coordinate with the program team for planning, organizing supplies, and scheduling events and outings.
Develop relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and promote satisfaction.
Document and maintain all required records.
Organize and attend resident council meetings.
Organize, maintain, and stage programming areas and supplies.
Recruit, coordinate, and oversee a volunteer program.
Promote programs by preparing and posting notices and posters.
Arrange chairs, tables, and equipment for activities and restore the area afterward.
Assist with resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and other resident activities.
Transport residents to physician appointments occasionally.
Assist with off-site outings, providing transportation and safe coordination.
Provide scheduled van transportation and transportation for special trips.
Develop routes and schedules based on resident needs and requests.
Maintain mileage log, repair log, trip and expenses records.
Keep and submit receipts for expenses.
Keep the van clean and ensure routine maintenance and repairs are performed.
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor immediately.
Assist the Activities/Programming Department with assigned activities.
Maintain a working knowledge of all department policies and procedures.
Attend all required in-services and staff meetings.