Activities Assistant - Senior Living

Kisco Senior Living•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The Activity Assistant at First Colonial Inn creates meaningful, engaging, and purposeful experiences that enhance residents’ physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. The role builds genuine relationships with residents and delivers programs that promote independence, joy, and community. It requires creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a passion for serving older adults. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rotating weekends. It includes transporting residents to outings and activities. The pay rate is $17.75–$18.75 per hour. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a drug screen, a job-specific physical, a TB test, and a background check; the company covers the cost of these pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

High school graduation.
One to two years of experience in Life Enrichment programs, preferably with seniors.
Fitness experience.
Experience leading exercise classes and assisting with exercise equipment.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
At least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and at least five years of driving experience.
First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in different dimensions of Art of Living Well is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist the Life Enrichment Director in presenting programs that meet residents’ and staff’s emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and vocational needs.
Promote and monitor resident attendance and participation in Art of Living Well programs.
Teach and facilitate programs as appropriate.
Monitor residents’ general well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Respond to residents’ requests or find the appropriate associate to assist them.
Learn residents’ preferences to provide exemplary customer service, exceed expectations, and enhance satisfaction.
Implement group and individual programs suited to residents’ varying needs.
Address residents’ Life Enrichment needs based on activity level, acuity, interests, and feedback.
Work with volunteers and community groups to implement programs and events.
Set up and take down Life Enrichment and community events as needed.
Work collaboratively within the department and across the community.
Perform functional ability assessments and quality-of-life indexes for participants as requested.
Assist with scheduling transportation as required and drive vehicles as necessary.
Support open and honest communication among associates.
Represent the company PVBs and The Art of Living Well daily.
Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns.
Support continuous improvement and comply with company standards, regulations, laws, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.