Activities Assistant

Unique Homes & Lumber; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off - Accrues immediately!

Life Insurance paid by company

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match starting immediately

Job summary

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care in Bloomington, IL is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents with a 24–29 hour work week. You will lead activities, coordinate diverse recreational options with supervision, and craft programs for residents including those confined to rooms.

Weekends are required and some days may involve driving the company vehicle to events or activities. The role includes benefits like insurance, PTO accrual from day one, life and disability

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts.
• Weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned activity programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including those confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events.
• Greeting new residents and helping them engage with others.
• Plans parties and activities, decorates the community for seasons/holidays, and plans monthly birthday celebrations.
• Supports census-building initiatives.
• Maintains records of activities and participation per state law.
• May drive company vehicle to destinations if required.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Public speaking / presenting

Schedule flexibility

Weekend availability

Job description

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Activities Assistant

24 to 29 Hours - Part Time Bloomington, IL, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.50 Hourly

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 30 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the residence of choice for more than 1,700 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 1,400 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned activity programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Assists in informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Supports and actively participates in the community’s census building initiatives.
• Assists in maintaining records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Weekends required

Offered to full time staff

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off - Accrues immediately!
• Life Insurance paid by company
• Short term Disability
• Long term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• 401k with match starting immediately upon hire