Activities Assistant

The Birches Assisted Living; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living facility in Carrollton is seeking a dynamic Activities Coordinator to assist the Activities Director in planning and promoting engaging programs and activities for residents. The role is focused on enhancing the quality of life through structured social, recreational, and intellectual activities that foster community among residents. Ideal candidates should maintain a positive attitude and possess the physical ability to assist residents as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and promotion of an activities program.
• Coordinate with caterers, entertainers, and decorators for scheduled events.
• Drive the Company van for residents' activities.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude toward the elderly

Education

State specific training in recreational therapy

Job description

Purpose:

To assist the Activities Director in the planning and coordination of programs and activities that are varied, reflect the interests, values, and beliefs of the residents and provides life-enriching opportunities for residents and the community.

Essential Functions:

Job Functions:

• Assist in the Development and promotion of an Activities Program designed to promote the residents’ active involvement with each other, their families, and the community providing social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in a planned, coordinated and structured manner.
• Assist in the Preparation of monthly community newsletter.
• Preparation of monthly community activity calendar.
• Assist in obtaining a historical and interest profile for each resident.
• Assist in actively developing and implementing a volunteer program for resident activities.
• Coordinate with caterers, entertainers, decorators and others for scheduled events.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Chaperone activities outside the community.
• Drive the Company van for residents’ activities.
• Participate actively with marketing on combined events.
• Participate as directed in the leasing and marketing process for potential residents.
• Assist and help with the decorating of the community for special events, seasons and holidays.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as needed by management.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet State specific training in recreational therapy.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.