Activities Assistant

Falls Run Harmony Management LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Benefits

Training & Career Growth

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Life Enrichment Activities Assistant to design, implement, and facilitate a broad range of recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents.

You will collaborate with the LED, HSD, and HS assistants to plan calendars, recruit volunteers, coordinate transportation, and promote participation while maintaining records and supporting resident families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, imaginative, engaging, and passionate about working with seniors.
• Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, implement and evaluate a wide variety of recreational and educational programs.
• Lead 6–7 high quality programs per day.
• Survey residents to tailor interests and measure satisfaction.
• Coordinate with program team to plan calendars, events and outings.
• Recruit, organize and oversee a volunteer program.
• Arrange transportation and assist during activities and outings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Passion for seniors

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

60 Brimley Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406

Job Description

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Independent Living (IL), and Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods. 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 entire program team (i.e. LED, HSD, & HS assistant) 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.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States. Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family. We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.