Activities Assistant - Full-Time or Part-Time

00212 National Church Residences; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: PPO and HDHP with HSA

Dental, vision, life and AD&DInsurance

Retirement plan with 100% match up to

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

National Church Residences seeks an Activities Assistant for Inniswood Village in Westerville, OH. The role supports residents with social, intellectual, and creative activities in independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings.

The position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours. Responsibilities include planning arts and crafts, coordinating events, and leading engaging programs for seniors with a caring, energetic approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years working with the elderly preferred but not required.
• Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment in developing life enrichment activities.
• Assist in directing and supervising volunteers.
• Lead activities on scheduled workdays.
• Plan and run art and craft programs.
• Organize community games (bingo, trivia, etc.).
• Plan and host seasonal celebrations.
• Organize programs such as men’s group, armchair travel, happy hour, and game tournaments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Windows knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Job Description: Activities Assistant - Full-Time or Part-Time Inniswood Village · Westerville, OH

About Us

Inniswood Village in Westerville, OH is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area. We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation's largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services. We are seeking an Activities Assistant who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors.

The Role

Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and are highly motivated, seeking social, intellectual, and creative engagement. To meet these needs, life enrichment assistants help the team program and facilitate a wide range of activities.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment/Life Enrichment Leader in developing life enrichment activities
• Assist in directing and supervising all volunteers
• Act on behalf of the Director of Life Enrichment whenever they are not in the facility
• Lead activities on scheduled workdays
• Plan and run art and craft programs
• Organize community games such as bingo, trivia, Wordle, Connections, cornhole, pickleball, beach volleyball, and more
• Plan and host seasonal celebrations
• Organize programs such as men's group, armchair travel, happy hour, and game tournaments

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Three to five years working with the elderly preferred, but not required
• Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the internet

Desired Qualifications

• Background in teaching or leading educational programs
• Experience in event planning
• Knowledge of senior fitness and activities
• Background in the arts, crafting, and/or gardening
• Interest in history, theater, music, literature, and design/visual arts
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfort with various technologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger bus

Personal Qualities

• Engaging personality
• High energy
• Patience and compassion
• Motivation and initiative
• Adaptability
• Team contribution
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to occasionally lift 30 lbs.

Benefits

National Church Residences offers an excellent total rewards package: Medical: PPO and HDHP with HSA; National Church Residences pays, on average, 75–80% of all costs Dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, plus flexible spending accounts Paid time off and paid holidays Retirement plan with pre-tax contributions and a 100% match up to 5% of pay Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts on tickets, retail, and more Short- and long-term disability coverage Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance Wellbeing programs, including an employee assistance program (EAP), tobacco cessation, weight loss, and more Programs may vary depending on full-time, part-time, or contingent status.

Want to know more? We can't wait to tell you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Serving more than 46,000 seniors through housing and health care services Working toward our vision of better living for 100,000 seniors by 2030, wherever they call home 360+ communities across the U.S. Nation’s largest nonprofit provider of affordable senior housing and largest manager of service coordinators Residential senior communities, home and community-based services, and permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and disabled individuals

Why work with us

We hire for potential and give you the resources to do your best work and grow A caring team that supports one another and encourages high performance Your best career move starts here.