Activities Assistant - Interim

Great Lakes Management Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayden Grove of St. Anthony in Saint Anthony, MN, seeks an energetic Activities Assistant to assist the Activity Coordinator in planning, promoting, and leading events for seniors in independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings.

The role requires at least 1 year of activities experience, a valid Class C driver's license, basic Windows/MS Office skills, creativity, group leadership, and strong organizational and communication abilities.

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 read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English
• Strong organizational skills
• Good work ethic

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Activities experience

Driver's license

Class C license

Microsoft Office

Creativity

Group leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Read/write English

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Activities Assistant - Interim

Saint Anthony, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 6696

Salary Range: $18.50 To $20.00 Annually

Hayden Grove of St. Anthony is looking for an energetic, friendly Activities Assistant to join our team! This interim position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with seniors, creating engaging experiences, and bringing energy and positivity to our community.

Job Objective(s):

Responsible to assist Director of Life Enrichment in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs in an Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care setting.

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.