Activities Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Package

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Simpsonville, South Carolina is seeking a Life Enrichment Activities Assistant to support the Harmony Square Director in creating, facilitating, and implementing a diverse range of wellness-based activities for memory care residents. You will help plan monthly calendars, lead several programs daily, and coordinate with staff and families to promote participation and satisfaction.

A flexible schedule and driving responsibilities are required to support community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience in activities or senior care is highly desired.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing a monthly activity program based on wellness dimensions.
• Lead 6-7 high quality programs per day for memory care residents.
• Survey and interview residents to capture interests and satisfaction with activities.
• Coordinate with Harmony Square team to plan calendars, events, and outings.
• Build relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and satisfaction.
• Maintain records and assist in resident council meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Passion for seniors

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

345 Five Forks Road, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681

Job Description

Tuesday-Saturday weekly. The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Harmony Square Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Memory Care Neighborhood.

• 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 Harmony Square team 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part‑time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work‑life balance

• Flexible Scheduling