Activities Assistant - Full Time

Harmony Senior Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Benefits

Training & Development

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Charleston, SC seeks an energetic Activities Assistant to support resident life. You will help develop and run monthly activity programs across wellness dimensions, lead multiple daily activities, and connect with residents and families to boost participation.

You’ll survey residents, coordinate with care teams, recruit volunteers, and maintain records. A valid driver’s license and flexible schedule are required to meet community needs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; entry level position with 1–3 years experience highly desired.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Flexible, imaginative, engaging and with a passion for working with seniors.
• Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies based on wellness dimensions.
• Lead 6–7 high quality programs per day.
• Survey and interview residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and determine interests and satisfaction.
• Coordinate with program team to plan calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month.
• Develop relationships with residents and families to promote participation and satisfaction.
• Document and maintain all required records.
• Organize resident council meetings and program areas.
• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee a robust volunteer program.
• Promote programs by posting notices and posters.
• Arrange chairs, tables, and equipment for activities and return to order.
• Provide transportation to groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and doctor appointments when directed.
• Assist in off-site outings for residents with transportation and safety.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Creativity

Seniors care passion

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414

Job Description

• Assists with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies based on the dimensions of wellness (i.e. Movement & Motion, Curiosity & Culture, Feelings & Fellowship, Clarity & Purpose, Compassion & Connection and Leadership & Volunteerism) Harmony signature programs and person-centered interests.
• Leads 6-7 high quality programs per day.
• Assists in surveying and interviewing residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and to determine their past and present interests and talents as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities.
• Partners and coordinates with entire program team (i.e. LED, HSD, & HS assistant) to complete planning form, organize supplies, plan the calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month.
• Develops relationships and connections with residents and families to encourage participation in programs and events and to promote a high level of resident and family satisfaction.
• Assists in documenting and maintaining all records as required.
• Assists in organizing and attending resident council meetings.
• Assists in organizing, maintaining, and staging programming areas and supplies with purpose and neatly.
• Assists in recruiting, coordinating, and overseeing a robust volunteer program.
• Assists in promoting programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters as required.
• Assists in arranging chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled group or one-on-one activities and returning to normal structure when completed.
• Assists in resident transportation to get groceries, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities. May transport residents to physician appointments occasionally as directed.
• Assists in off-site outings for residents, providing transportation and safe coordination for participants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or experience; subject to state requirements; Entry level position with 1-3 years experience highly desired.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, consistent, imaginative, engaging and have a passion for working with seniors.
• Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift to 50 lbs.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling