Activities Assistant - Assisted Living

Homewood Retirement Centers; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off with cash out

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Wellness programs and benefits

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers requires a Recreation Coordinator to develop and coordinate programs for independent living residents, addressing physical and social needs. You’ll plan events, manage communications, and work with volunteers to provide engaging activities.

Two years of experience in senior programming is required, along with CPR certification and strong English skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Publisher) and ability to handle transportation logistics and use digital tools are

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in planning/coordinating programs/events in senior care.
• Excellent English reading, writing and verbal communication.
• Proficient Microsoft Office; experience with Publisher.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate recreation programs for independent living residents.
• Plan events, trips, and activities addressing social, educational and physical needs.
• Create newsletters, calendars, and flyers; distribute publications.
• Arrange room setups, transportation, and supplies for events.
• Coordinate volunteers with supervision and resident involvement.
• Track attendance and report changes in resident well‑being to supervisors.
• Maintain and possibly oversee digital activity technology and enrollments.

Skills

Program coordination

Customer service

English reading/writing

Microsoft Office

Publisher

CPR certification

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Publisher

Digital equipment management

Job description

Pay Maximum: 17.60 Pay Minimum: 17 Pay Rate: Hourly Shift: Day Shift Status: Full-Time Status: Part-Time

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

2 years experience working in senior care, planning and coordinating programs and/or events is required

CPR Certification is required

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops plans and coordinates the recreation program for, primarily, the independent living residents to meet their physical and social needs. Participates, as part of the team, in coordinating this aspect of the overall wellness program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
• Develops, coordinates and assists with programs, trips, events and activities to effectively help meet social, educational and physical needs. Utilizes various resources within the community and community at large. Maximizes use of Homewood’s facilities in developing programs.
• Develops and distributes communication/publications such as newsletters, calendars, flyers, etc. in both electronic and/or print in coordination with other team members.
• Is responsible for coordinating: room reservations, set-up, cleanup, decorations, refreshments, etc. for events and functions. Makes arrangements and coordinates transportation for events held outside of the community.
• Works with the volunteer director in assigning volunteers to specific functions and activities, making sure the volunteers have adequate materials and supervision. Utilizes the talents of residents in the planning and the implementation of the activity program.
• Facilitates special functions from outside groups and special activities on weekends and evenings.
• Maintains records of all events and attendance, and reports observed changes in resident’s physical and emotional health to the Therapeutic Recreation Director.
• May oversee and be responsible for technology associated with activities, to include: applications used for resident enrollments, digital displays and equipment.
• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years’ experience in planning/coordinating programs/event and working with the senior population.
• Ability to read, write and understand English well. Excellent verbal, written communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, to include, Publisher.
• Ability to set up, manage and utilize digital equipment, programs, applications, etc.
• Ability to listen and to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
• Ability to and enjoys encouraging and motivating older persons.
• Qualities of creativity, resourcefulness and imagination in planning resident activities with attention to details.
• Position may require the ability to drive Homewood’s van and has a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergency situations and during unexpected behavior of residents. Must be able to push residents who are in a wheelchair or assisted device if needed.