Activities Assistant

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Anoka Rehab & Living Center, part of Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), is seeking an Activities Assistant. This part-time, flexible daytime role supports social, recreational and spiritual activities for residents with diverse needs.

You will assist the Therapeutic Recreation Director, help coordinate events, handle newsletters and maintain equipment and documentation. Evening/weekend availability and computer use for records are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with residents of varying levels of responsiveness.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends for events.
• Ability to use computers for timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social activities and recreational programs for residents.
• Coordinate Residents' Council meetings with the Therapeutic Recreation Director.
• Coordinate printing and supply needs for activities and events.
• Perform cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Initiate reporting and documentation procedures.
• Develop, print and distribute resident newsletter.

Skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Therapeutic recreation coursework

Job description

Come join our awesome team as an Activities Assistant with Anoka Rehab & Living Center!

Anoka RLC is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Schedule: Part-Time, Flexible daytime shift, and rotating every 4th weekend (40-48 hours per pay period)

Compensation: $17.51 - $18.75 per hour based on previous experience

The Activities Assistant will coordinate social, recreational, purposeful and spiritual activities to residents, whose needs include psychological, physical, and cognitive challenges.

Essentials:

• Assist with social activities and recreational programs that provide spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual challenges for facility residents.
• Assist Therapeutic Recreation Director in coordinating Residents' Council meetings.
• Assist with coordinating printing and supply needs for activities and special events.
• Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities of equipment and work areas.
• Initiate reporting and documentation procedures as assigned.
• Assist with the development, printing and distribution of resident newsletter.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference given to persons who have completed courses in therapeutic recreation.
• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization standards.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; to prepare written reports and documentation.
• Ability to work with residents of varying levels of responsiveness.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident activities.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends for planned activities events.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

At Anoka Rehab & Living Center, our approach to care grows out of respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention and concern for emotional and spiritual wellbeing are at the core of how we help every resident feel cherished and at home.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.