Activities Assistant | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services; Harmony (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Full-time & Part-time Benefits

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC seeks an Activities Coordinator to develop and deliver monthly wellness-based programs for residents. You will lead multiple daily activities, coordinate with care teams, and promote resident participation through engaging events.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a flexible schedule including weekends and occasional evenings, and a valid driver’s license to assist with transportation and off-site outings. Prior experience with seniors is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 1-3 years in activities/elder care preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, imaginative, engaging with seniors.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develops a monthly program of activities based on wellness dimensions.
• Leads 6-7 high quality programs per day.
• Surveys residents to tailor interests and satisfaction with activities.
• Coordinates with the program team to plan calendars and outings.
• Fosters relationships with residents and families to promote participation.
• Maintains records and assists in resident council meetings.
• Organizes and maintains programming areas and supplies.
• Recruits and coordinates a robust volunteer program.
• Posts notices and posters to promote programs.
• Arranges seating and equipment for activities and transports residents as needed.
• Provides transportation to activities and occasional doctor appointments.

Skills

Organizing programs

Time management

Flexibility

Engaging seniors

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

2077 S. Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

Job Description

Hours: 9:30am - 5pm

About 2 days a week (flexible with days) and must be able to work every other Saturday

• 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.

Pay Range: $17/hr - $19/hr

Why Harmony?

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