Activities Assistant | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services; Independence (MO); In loco; USD 23.000 - 26.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401k

Benefits package (full-time/part-time)

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Descrizione del lavoro

Harmony Senior Services in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Life Enrichment Activities Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in designing and implementing engaging programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living neighborhoods.

The role involves creating a monthly activity calendar, leading 6–7 programs per day, surveying residents for interests, coordinating with the team, and developing volunteer opportunities. Flexible scheduling and Saturday work are required.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience in planning and leading activities.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift to 50 lbs as needed.

Mansioni

• Develops monthly activities programs aligned with wellness dimensions and Harmony programs.
• Leads 6–7 high quality programs per day.
• Surveys residents to identify interests and satisfaction with activities.
• Coordinates with the program team to plan calendars, events, and outings for the month.
• Builds relationships with residents and families to encourage participation.
• Recruits and oversees a robust volunteer program.
• Organizes and posts notices and posters to promote programs.

Conoscenze

Time management

Organization

Flexibility

Driver's license

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

2077 S. Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

Job Description

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Independent Living (IL), and Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods.

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