Activities Assistant, FT - Tues-Sat, Amira Choice Bloomington

Great Lakes Management Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support and lead a variety of programs for residents in our care facilities. You will assist the Activity Coordinator in planning, promoting, and facilitating events that engage residents socially, physically, and mentally.

The role requires strong organization, the ability to work with volunteers, and excellent interpersonal skills to connect with seniors across small and large groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of activities experience with seniors in retirement, assisted living, or long-term care.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to use basic Windows and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and leading events or programs.
• Assess residents' recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead activities for individuals and groups of seniors.
• Coordinate transportation for outside events and accompany residents on field trips.
• Work with volunteers and direct their assignments.

Skills

Activity planning

Group leadership

Organizational skills

English reading/writing

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.