Activities Assistant

Morningside House Senior Living; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Professional growth

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Morningside House Senior Living in Waldorf, MD is seeking an Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment for part-time or per diem roles. This role supports the Life Enrichment Director in designing, coordinating, and facilitating a wide range of resident activities for a memory care and assisted living community.

The position emphasizes resident participation, safe operations, and collaboration with staff. Prior related experience or an associate degree is welcomed, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Strong ability to design and coordinate activities that engage residents.
• Ability to maintain safety and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts activities as directed by the Life Enrichment Director.
• Maintains activity supplies, including outside purchasing when needed.
• Assists in surveying residents to determine interests and satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training and staff meetings.
• Maintains a safe working environment and professional conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment – Part Time or Per Diem/PRN.

We are looking for Activities Assistants - Life Enrichment to join our team at Morningside House of St. Charles as soon as possible. Morningside House of St. Charles is a leading assisted living and memory care community in Waldorf, Maryland.

Morningside House of St. Charles, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!
• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Summary:

Assists the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating and coordinating a wide variety of multi-level recreational and educational activities for the residents of the facility. Reports to the Life Enrichment Director.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Activities Assistant escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Activities Assistant attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Morningside Elite Management.
• Activities Assistant performs other duties as assigned.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Requirements:

An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws