Activities Assistant

Asbury Communities, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship program

Job summary

Asbury Communities, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Recreation Assistant at Ivy Gables Senior Living (a 65+ retirement community) in Wilmington, DE.

The role supports the Director by planning and implementing diverse activities that stimulate residents’ cognitive, cultural, creative, psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being. Responsibilities include posting calendars, coordinating events, setting up spaces, guiding residents through activities, and collaborating with other departments to

Qualifications

• Experience working with senior citizens.
• High School education or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director to create, plan and implement a recreation program.
• Stimulate residents cognitively, culturally, creatively, psychologically, spiritually and physically.
• Promote individual and group social interaction.
• Post monthly activity calendars and distribute to residents.
• Set up rooms and materials for activities as scheduled.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and coordinate with other departments.
• Document resident participation and reasons for non-participation.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

You Belong at Asbury!

Discover why Ivy Gables Senior Living is the top choice for providing a platform for your professional growth and fulfillment. Experience a welcoming community and a certified Great Place to Work. Our commitment to a supportive and inclusive workplace fosters genuine belonging and empowers everyone to showcase their unique talents. Join us in shaping a diverse community where extraordinary possibilities come to life.

Company Description

You Belong at Asbury!

Discover why Ivy Gables Senior Living is the top choice for providing a platform for your professional growth and fulfillment. Experience a welcoming community and a certified Great Place to Work. Our commitment to a supportive and inclusive workplace fosters genuine belonging and empowers everyone to showcase their unique talents. Join us in shaping a diverse community where extraordinary possibilities come to life.

When You Join Our Team, You Will

• Enjoy the benefits of working alongside compassionate staff members.
• Be part of a strong and supportive team.
• Explore opportunities for career growth, including our exclusive scholarship program.

Ivy Gables Senior Living is a 65 and older, retirement community that has the feel of a French Country Bed and Breakfast. When you choose Ivy Gables Senior Living, you are choosing a lifestyle!

Full time hours, 40 hours

Tuesday - Saturday 8am-4:30pm

Hourly pay $15.25/hour

Requires working every other holiday.

Job Description

Assists Director to create, plan and implement a vital program of recreation that stimulates residents cognitively, culturally, creatively, psychologically, spiritually, and physically; and promotes individual and group pleasure and social interaction.

Essential Functions

• Post calendar in place known by all residents by the 1st of each month .
• Distribute a monthly calendar of upcoming events to each resident.
• Set up room prior to activity or program by assembling all materials and equipment needed.
• Have a full understanding of the planned activities, reading all directions carefully
• Facilitate daily activities as planned on the Activities calendar.
• Invite and remind residents of upcoming activities through out the day
• Encourage and/or assist residents to become involved in activities inside and/or outside the residence.
• Coordinate the activities program with the schedule of other resident services and other departments.
• Adapts recreation to program which takes into consideration the age, sex, physical and mental capabilities, interests and the cultural and social background of the residents.
• Document resident participation in activities and reason for not participating.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Senior citizens
• High School education or GED.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.