Activities Assistant

Trustwell Living, LLC; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC in Mission, KS is seeking an individual to assist with planning, executing and evaluating the activity program for residents. You will support the Life Engagement Director, coordinate schedules, and help write communications about activities.

Responsibilities include transporting residents when needed, and contributing to new program ideas while maintaining resident dignity and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience in activity programming or recreation preferred.
• Must enjoy working with elderly and interact with residents.
• Able to communicate clearly in English.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Physical ability to move or arrange furniture and assist residents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residents' activity program as directed by Life Engagement Director.
• Keep residents informed of scheduled programs and help with required documentation.
• May transport residents to activities and professional appointments.
• Assist Life Engagement Director in creating new programs and trips based on residents' needs and requests.
• Support other departments as part of the team.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with the planning, execution, and evaluation of the activity program.

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with the planning, execution, and evaluation of the activity program.

Reports To:

LIFE ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with the residents’ activity program as directed by the Life Engagement Director, including assigned programs (crafts, bingo, discussion, music group, etc.). May assist in writing the monthly newsletter articles, purchasing approved activity supplies, etc.
• Keep residents informed of scheduled programs and help with required documentation. Promote participation and resident satisfaction.
• May be required to transport residents in a safe manner to activities and professional appointments within the guidelines established by the retirement community.
• Assist the Life Engagement Director in creating new programs, trips, etc., according to the residents' needs and requests.
• Support other departments as part of the team.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
  

Employment Requirements

• Activity programming/recreation training and/or related experience preferred.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and all who associate with them. Must be able to interact with residents who are highly susceptible to common illnesses without exposing them to additional health risks.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner and have the communication skills needed to interact with the residents.
• Always maintain a professional appearance and attitude and continually strive to improve resident satisfaction.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to assist residents on and off the bus, van, or car and may be required to move or arrange furniture for activities and/or climb, stoop, lift, bend, kneel, push, and reach to carry out activities of a minimum of 50 pounds.
• This position is subject to both inside and outside environment conditions. Activities occur inside and outside the facility.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the mental abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.