Activities Assistant

Great Lakes Management Company; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company in Saint Cloud, Minnesota is seeking a dedicated activity coordinator to assist the Life Enrichment Director in creating engaging programs for residents. This role requires a minimum of 1 year's experience with seniors and a valid Driver's License.

You will be responsible for leading various activities, assessing residents' needs, and coordinating transportation for outings. The position offers flexible hours, typically 20-25 hours per week, including alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in activity programs for seniors.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to fulfill Class C license requirements within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, promotion, and leading various activity programs.
• Assess residents' recreational and social needs.
• Coordinate transportation needs for outside events.

Skills

Activity program planning

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Responsible to assist the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large, and one-on-one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures; accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support resident programming.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior; report maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1‑year activity experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services, or long‑term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one‑on‑one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good work ethic.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English.

Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)

Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:

• Stand; sit for extended periods while conducting activity programs.
• Bend, squat to interact with residents or work with activity supplies.
• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
• Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of activity supplies.
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and carry objects.
• Speak clearly and make oneself understood in face‑to‑face interactions.
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, warnings, etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, and communicate with others.

Environment

• Works indoors in a climate‑controlled environment majority of the time.
• Works outdoors in seasonal weather for periods of time to conduct field trips.

Working Hours

• 20–25 hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with 2 days during the week and alternating weekends.
• Combination of full and half days during the week based on operational needs.
• Work schedule and hours may vary from week to week.

General Notes

• This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs prevail.
• Great Lakes Management Company is an at‑will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.