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

Great-Lakes-Management-Co.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great-Lakes-Management-Co. in Bloomington, MN is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to support the Director of Resident Services by planning and leading a variety of programs that meet seniors’ social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Responsibilities include assessing residents’ interests, promoting events, coordinating transportation for outings, and supervising volunteers to ensure engaging, safe group activities.

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.
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills and good work ethic.
• Ability to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 speakers, church representatives, etc.
• Coordinate transportation for outside events/programs and accompany residents on field trips.
• Work cooperatively with volunteers and direct their assignments.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs timely.

Skills

Senior living activities

Driver's license

Class C license

MS Office

Creativity

Group leadership

Organizational skills

Work ethic

English skills

Job description

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Full-time Regular Bloomington, MN, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 6716

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

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
• 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.