Activities Assistant (Full-Time) 9am-5pm

Dunwoody Village; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dunwoody Village Recreation Department seeks a Full Time Recreation Assistant to develop and implement engaging group and individual programs for residents in our Care Center. The role runs from 9am to 5pm and emphasizes activities that support cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.

Responsibilities include planning diverse programs (exercise, games, crafts), guiding residents, maintaining participation records, and assisting the Manager in evaluating program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a weekend and holiday rotation.
• High School graduate.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Office, Facetime, and iTunes.
• Able to read aloud to a group and or individual.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Organization & time management skills.
• Able to work both independently and with supervision.
• Cheerfulness, positive attitude and the ability to motivate people.
• Genuine liking and respect for the elderly, physically and cognitively impaired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement group recreation programs such as exercise class, word games, horticulture, arts and crafts etc.
• Inform Residents of daily events and escort Residents to and from group programs
• Identifies the individual abilities of residents and plans recreation programs to accommodate those abilities.
• Maintains a daily record of resident’s participation in group and individual programs.
• Assists Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of program and participation levels of residents.

Skills

Reading aloud

Time management

Judgment & problem solving

Motivating others

Independent work

People skills

Education

High School graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Office

Facetime

iTunes

Job description

The Dunwoody Village Recreation Department is devoted to empowering residents who reside in our Care Center to live life to the fullest. We respect and encourage their right to pursue leisure interests that bring them pleasure and preserve their dignity. Over 3,000 recreation programs are offered every year with the goal of keeping our residents cognitively, emotionally, and socially fulfilled. The Recreation Staff engages residents to realize their full potential through a wide variety of leisure activities.

The Full Time Recreation Assistant (9am-5pm) is responsible for developing and implementing both group and individual recreation programs.

Additional duties include but not limited to:

• Plan, develop and implement group recreation programs such as exercise class, word games, horticulture, arts and crafts etc.
• Inform Residents of daily events and escort Residents to and from group programs
• Identifies the individual abilities of residents and plans recreation programs to accommodate those abilities.
• Maintains a daily record of resident’s participation in group and individual programs.
• Assists Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of program and participation levels of residents.

To be considered for the job, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be able to work a weekend and holiday rotation
• High School graduate
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Office, Facetime, and iTunes
• Able to read aloud to a group and or individual
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Organization & time management skills
• Able to work both independently and with supervision
• Cheerfulness, positive attitude and the ability to motivate people.
• Genuine liking and respect for the elderly, physically and cognitively impaired.

While we certainly prefer candidates with relevant experience in Long Term Care or the Recreation Field, we are happy to train motivated persons with a desire to work with older adults.

A position at Dunwoody Village may be just what you’re looking for!

Here’s what “THE DUNWOODY DIFFERENCE” means:

• We are one of the few 5-star rated facilities in the region and we pride ourselves on a standard of providing exceptional care to our residents while maintaining a welcoming/supportive environment for our team members!
• We are easy to get to! Our employees who drive have access to ample free parking and our campus is easily accessible via public transportation from 69st Terminal. Bus Routes 104 and 120 are located directly across the street from our campus.
• Our full-time employees enjoy an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term disability, long-term disability and a 403b retirement plan that includes a generous company match + a year-end discretionary contribution. We also offer PTO, tuition assistance, and semi-annual bonuses.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check, satisfactory references, Influenza record, and drug screen.

Dunwoody Village is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.