Activities Assistant / Driver PT
About The Position
The Life Enrichment Assistant develops and coordinates activity programs that reflect residents’ varied interests and provide meaningful, life-enriching experiences. Programming should address physical, social, intellectual, and artistic needs and include activities both within and outside the community. The assistant recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers and encourages staff involvement in activities. The role also involves communicating programs and events to department supervisors, creating activity calendars, coordinating special events, arranging transportation, and driving residents on outings. The assistant supports resident feedback forums, maintains activity supplies within budget, and cultivates opportunities for residents to participate in community centers and service projects. The position includes required training through the community’s Learning Management System and other duties related to the success of the community and residents’ care, comfort, and happiness.
Requirements
- Experience creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
- Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.
- Valid non-CDL driver’s license required.
- Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed or scheduled.
- Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision to elderly people.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong English-language skills sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
- Two years of college specializing in recreational activities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate activity programs that reflect residents’ interests and address physical, social, intellectual, and artistic needs.
- Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and cultivate staff involvement in activities.
- Attend community training and keep monthly, quarterly, and annual training current through the designated Learning Management System.
- Communicate activity programs and upcoming events to department supervisors.
- Create daily and monthly activity calendars listing program dates, times, and locations.
- Coordinate and host special events, including holiday events, and decorate the community for holidays or events.
- Facilitate monthly resident council or town hall meetings and submit resident feedback to the Executive Director for correction or staff recognition.
- Maintain adequate activity equipment and supplies within budgetary guidelines.
- Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance as needed.
- Drive the 10-passenger bus and/or another vehicle for trips and outings.
- Cultivate opportunities for residents to participate in community centers and service projects.
- Maintain knowledge of the community, its benefits and services, healthcare services, residents, and employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the success of the community and residents’ care, comfort, and happiness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
