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

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

Job summary

Great Lakes Mgmt Co in Bloomington, MN is looking for an Activities Assistant to help the Director of Resident Services plan and lead a variety of programs for residents. You will assist with event promotion, calendar planning, and hands-on activity delivery for seniors, including small and large groups.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of activities experience with seniors, a valid driver's license, and comfort with Windows and MS Office.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of activities experience with seniors.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to use Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and group leadership skills.
• Able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion and leading events.
• Assess residents' social needs and help develop monthly activity calendars.
• Lead small, large and one-on-one activity programs with seniors.
• Coordinate transportation to outside events in line with policy.
• Work with volunteers to support resident programming and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Activities experience

Driver's license

Group leadership

Organizational skills

English literacy

Windows

MS Office

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

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Full-time Regular Bloomington, MN, US

2 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.