Activities Assistant

Jobtailor; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning and delivering engaging recreational services for residents. The role focuses on tailoring activities to individual resident needs and interests in a senior care setting.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for seniors, a flexible and energetic personality, and excellent communication skills, with preference given to prior LTC/SNF/AL/MC experience and an Activities Certification.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with seniors.
• Flexible, fun, and energetic personality.
• Experience as an Activities Assistant in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings preferred.
• Activities Certification preferred.
• One year of activity experience in the past five years preferred.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing activities and recreational services.
• Address residents' individual needs and interests.

Skills

Passion for seniors

Flexible energetic personality

Excellent communication

Professional image

Education

Activities Certification

Job description

• Provide assistance to the Activities Director in the assessment, selection, organization, and implementation of activities and recreational services to address the individual needs and interests of the residents.

Requirements

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Prior experience as an Activities Assistant in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting preferred
• Activities Certification preferred
• One year of experience conducting activities and recreational services within the past five years preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.