Activities Assistant

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Training & development

Career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Dover, DE is hiring an Activities Assistant to support the Life Enrichment team in creating and delivering meaningful programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents.

You will help plan a monthly activity calendar aligned with wellness dimensions, recruit volunteers, transport residents as needed, and promote participation to achieve high resident satisfaction and a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or experience; state requirements.
• 1–3 years experience with seniors preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Flexible, imaginative, engaging, and have a passion for working with seniors.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Physically able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk and lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in designing, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of programs (6–7 per day).
• Assist in surveying residents to determine interests and satisfaction with activities.
• Coordinate with program team to plan calendars, events, and outings.
• Develop relationships with residents and families to promote participation.
• Document records and assist in resident council meetings.
• Assist in organizing programming areas and supplies; recruit and oversee volunteers.
• Arrange transportation for residents to activities and appointments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Creativity

Engagement with seniors

Program planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Activities AssistantApplylocations: Dover, Delawaretime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0036481435 E Lebanon Road, Dover, Delaware 19901# Job DescriptionThe Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Independent Living (IL), and Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods.* Assists with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies based on the dimensions of wellness (i.e. Movement & Motion, Curiosity & Culture, Feelings & Fellowship, Clarity & Purpose, Compassion & Connection and Leadership & Volunteerism) Harmony signature programs and person-centered interests.* Leads 6-7 high quality programs per day.* Assists in surveying and interviewing residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and to determine their past and present interests and talents as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities.* Partners and coordinates with entire program team (i.e. LED, HSD, & HS assistant) to complete planning form, organize supplies, plan the calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month.* Develops relationships and connections with residents and families to encourage participation in programs and events and to promote a high level of resident and family satisfaction.* Assists in documenting and maintaining all records as required.* Assists in organizing and attending resident council meetings.* Assists in organizing, maintaining, and staging programming areas and supplies with purpose and neatly.* Assists in recruiting, coordinating, and overseeing a robust volunteer program.* Assists in promoting programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters as required.* Assists in arranging chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled group or one-on-one activities and returning to normal structure when completed.* Assists in resident transportation to get groceries, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities. May transport residents to physician appointments occasionally as directed.* Assists in off-site outings for residents, providing transportation and safe coordination for participants.**Requirements:*** High School Diploma and/or experience; subject to state requirements; Entry level position with 1-3 years experience highly desired.* Strong organizational and time management skills.* Flexible, consistent, imaginative, engaging and have a passion for working with seniors.* Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.* Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.* Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.* Must be in good physical condition and be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift to 50 lbs.# Why Harmony?* 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages* Training, Development & Career Laddering* Great work-life balance* Flexible Scheduling### WelcomeHarmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States.### About UsHarmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family. We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team.Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!