Activities Assistant

Great Lakes Management Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

DailyPay

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company is seeking an Activities Coordinator in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role involves assisting the Director of Resident Services in planning and executing engaging activities for seniors, focusing on their social and emotional needs.

The position is part-time on Fridays and Saturdays, paying between $18.00 and $19.00 per hour, and offers benefits such as Paid Sick Time and DailyPay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in senior care facilities.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator with planning and leading events.
• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Lead activities with seniors.

Skills

Creativity in developing and planning activity programs

Group leadership skills

Strong organizational skills

Good work ethic

Computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office)

Job description

Job Objective(s):

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

Activities Job Details:

• Hours - every Friday and Saturday. Hours from 8:30 am - 5:00pm
• Pay Range - $18.00-$19.00/hour
• Location - 733 Selby Ave St. Paul MN , Seven Hills Senior Living

Activities Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time
• DailyPay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities 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

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator 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 the resident programming.
• Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.