ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Manor Lake Snellville; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Lake Snellville is looking for a dedicated individual to assist the Activities Director in planning and coordinating enriching programs for residents. This role requires engaging actively with residents, facilitating social interactions, and organizing various activities that enhance the community life.

The right candidate will be passionate about working with the elderly and have the physical ability to assist in moving items as needed. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are essential for promoting an inclusive, lively environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet state-specific training in recreational therapy.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have upper body strength to lift and move articles over twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach, stretch, and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating activities for residents.
• Prepare monthly community activity calendar and newsletter.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Coordinate with caterers and entertainers for events.
• Chaperone activities outside the community.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude toward the elderly

Job description

Purpose

To assist the Activities Director in the planning and coordination of programs and activities that are varied, reflect the interests, values, and beliefs of the residents and provide life‑enriching opportunities for residents and the community.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and promotion of an Activities Program designed to promote the residents’ active involvement with each other, their families, and the community, providing social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in a planned, coordinated and structured manner.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly community newsletter.
• Prepare monthly community activity calendar.
• Assist in obtaining a historical and interest profile for each resident.
• Assist in actively developing and implementing a volunteer program for resident activities.
• Coordinate with caterers, entertainers, decorators and others for scheduled events.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Chaperone activities outside the community.
• Drive the company van for residents’ activities.
• Participate actively with marketing on combined events.
• Participate as directed in the leasing and marketing process for potential residents.
• Assist and help with the decorating of the community for special events, seasons and holidays.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet state‑specific training in recreational therapy.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty‑five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress and be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.