Adult Day Services Activity Assistant

FiftyForward; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FiftyForward is seeking an Activity Assistant for Adult Day Services to develop engaging activities for aging adults. This full-time role includes planning programs, driving participants, and collaborating with community partners. Ideal candidates hold a related degree and have experience working with older adults. Enjoy benefits like insurance, PTO, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 Holidays + Your Birthday

Christmas Week off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive experience with aging adults considered.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience with aging adults and caregivers.
• Must maintain a good driving record and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates daily program activities for aging adults.
• Collaborates with community groups to meet participant needs.
• Supervises interns and manages activity supplies budget.

Skills

Knowledge of crafts

Interest in recreational activities

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Good driving record

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

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Activity Assistant, Adult Day Services

The Adult Day Services Activity Assistant plans, implements, and evaluates the daily program activities according to the mission and goals of FiftyForward, Adult Day Services standards, the needs of the individual participants, and within licensure and funder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates activities in the daily program to fulfill the requirements of individual treatment plans, including crafts, recreation/social activities, health/physical exercise.
• Maintains activity calendar and prepares activities (supplies purchased, lessons planned, or kits prepared) at least two weeks in advance.
• Sets up and cleans up activity areas daily.
• Collaborates with organizations, agencies, and community groups to meet participant needs and address community needs.
• Drives ADS vehicles, including a 15-passenger bus and 11-passenger van, providing daily transportation for participants and assisting with boarding and alighting.
• Provides supervision for student interns, aides, and volunteers involved in activities with ADS participants.
• Manages activity supplies budget, including ordering and purchasing craft supplies.
• Assists with movement and supervision of participants during activities inside and outside the building.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Social Work, or a related field; extensive experience with aging adults may be considered.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience working with aging adults and caregivers.
• Skills: Knowledge of and interest in crafts, recreational, social, and educational activities suitable for aging adults. Must maintain a good driving record. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Licenses: Driver’s License with F endorsement within 30 days.

Additional benefits include Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Long-Term Disability (Employer Paid), Short-Term Disability, Vacation, Sick Time, PTO, 9 Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, Your Birthday, and Christmas Week off.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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