Activities Assistant - Amira Choice Bloomington Full-time

Great Lakes Management Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care is seeking an Activity Coordinator to assist in planning and leading engaging programs for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior care, strong leadership skills, and creativity in developing activities. This role involves assessing residents' needs, coordinating events, and ensuring a supportive environment for seniors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in senior care.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator with planning and leading events.
• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Lead small and large group activities.

Skills

Creativity

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Basic math

English proficiency

Education

1-year activities experience in senior care

Valid Driver's License

Class C license (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Objective(s):

Responsible to assist Director of Resident Services in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good work ethic
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.

• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large and one on one activity programs with seniors.

• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.