Activities Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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.