Activities Assistant

Holbrook Life; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Decatur seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning and executing engaging activities for residents. The role involves overseeing programs that cater to social, physical, and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in recreation or human services, strong communication skills, and a passion for serving older adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and promoting entertainment, social, and educational activities.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing activity programs for residents.
• Manage the programming budget and communicate needs to the Activities Director.
• Ensure residents' safety during activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Education

Some college coursework

Degree in recreation or human services

Job description

Do you have a big smile and a friendly personality? If so, this job might be for you! The Activities Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the Activities Director with planning, organizing, and directing activities that include social, physical, spiritual, educational development, and recreational activities.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assist in developing and executing the annual and monthly activity programs that provide entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, and fulfill residents' psychological, social, and spiritual needs, incorporating well-being.
2. Oversee activities to meet community expectations.
3. Assist in community programs like matchmaking, travel club, business incubation, expeditions, and others.
4. Manage the programming budget and communicate needs or variances to the Activities Director.
5. Encourage art, woodworking, hobbies, and crafts among residents individually or in groups.
6. Contribute content to a monthly community newsletter with input from the General Manager and other managers.
7. Ensure residents' safety during activities, adhering to safety policies and regulations.
8. Promote social interactions through group activities and recreation.
9. Encourage residents to participate in planning activities and events.
10. Support residents' spiritual needs through visits, religious services, readings, and other opportunities.
11. Foster intellectual and educational growth via literature, lectures, movies, and cultural events.
12. Assist the Residents' Association as requested.
13. Maintain a professional work environment.
14. Support volunteer groups organized by the Activities Director.
15. Attend all required training sessions.
16. Participate in internal and external activity programs.
17. Maintain residents' confidentiality, treat them with kindness, dignity, and respect, and adhere to Residents' Rights.
18. Perform other tasks as assigned by the General Manager.

The successful candidate will:

• Have completed some college coursework; a degree in recreation or human services is preferred.
• Have experience in developing and promoting entertainment, social, and educational activities.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification and understand safety and infection control policies.
• Be passionate about serving customers and providing excellent service.
• Always seek opportunities to impress customers with a positive attitude.
• Engage effectively and professionally with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Be proactive, creative, and a good problem-solver.
• Demonstrate organizational, multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Show patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards older adults and their families.
• Be willing to pass a drug screening, criminal background check, and have a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.