Activities Assistant - Interim

Great Lakes Management Co.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Co. is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to join Hayden Grove of St. Anthony, a senior living community. This interim role focuses on connecting with residents, creating engaging experiences, and bringing energy and positivity to daily activities.

You will support the Activity Coordinator with planning, promoting, and leading events, assess residents' social needs, and help coordinate transportation for off-site activities while working with volunteers and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in senior care settings.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Class C license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Strong group leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong reading, writing, spelling, basic math, and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading events.
• Assess residents' recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large and one-on-one activities with seniors.
• Research and recommend speakers or church representatives for activities.
• Coordinate transportation needs for outside events, accompany residents on field trips.
• Work with volunteers and direct their assignments to support programming.
• Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs in a timely manner.

Skills

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

English proficiency

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.