Activities Assistant

Heritage Ministries; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Education assistance

Employee pharmacy program

Special employee recognition

Job summary

Heritage Ministries in Jamestown, NY is hiring an Activities Assistant to provide a program of spiritual, social, recreational, and educational activities for residents, coordinating with the Activity Director to address each resident’s needs.

This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and benefits designed to support residents’ well-being and engagement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/TASC required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads group and one-on-one activities as directed by the Activity Director.
• Assists in planning activity program for residents.
• Assists in recruiting residents for activity programs, resident council, etc.
• Transport residents to and from activities, meals, and appointments.
• Accompanies residents to activity programs outside the facility.
• Assesses resident needs and develops goals and approaches to any identified problems.
• Paid time off (on an accrual basis)
• 401k
• Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid training opportunities
• Education Assistance plans
• Employee pharmacy program
• Special employee recognition and giveaways

Skills

Group activity leadership

Resident interaction

Planning & coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED/TASC

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

• Location 150 Prather Ave,Jamestown, NY, 14701,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 / Hour
• Job Category Recreation, Activitiy
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Renee Fortune
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Don't just take a JOB, start a CAREER with Heritage Ministries and change lives forever. Caring is our calling and the team at Heritage Ministriesgoes above and beyond this to ensure that the Heritage experience is award-winning for each and every one of our residents. We strive to provide Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in all that we do.

As an ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT you will be responsible for assisting in providing a program of activities, which will cover the spiritual, social, recreational, and educational needs of residents. You will find meaningful work in this role with the opportunity to collaborate and make a positive impact every day!

Responsibilities:

• Leads group and one-on-one activities as directed by the Activity Director.
• Assists in planning activity program for residents.
• Assists in recruiting residents for activity programs, resident council, etc.
• Transport residents to and from activities, meals, and appointments.
• Accompanies residents to activity programs outside the facility.
• Assesses resident needs and develops goals and approaches to any identified problems.
• Paid time off (on an accrual basis)
• 401k
• Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid training opportunities
• Education Assistance plans
• Employee pharmacy program
• Special employee recognition and giveaways

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED/TASC required.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Experience working with the geriatric population and/or in a recreational setting is preferred.
• Ability to lift over 60 pounds, stand, walk, sit, bend, and twist.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks and assignments.
• Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with staff, residents, vendors, and volunteers.

If you have a passion for service, work life balance, and enjoy working with others, we want to speak with you!

*A full written job description is available upon request