Activities Assistant | Part Time

Hanover IL Operations LLC; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony is seeking an enthusiastic activity assistant to support the development and execution of wellness-based programs for residents at 8227 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA. You will help plan monthly calendars and assist with transporting residents to activities as needed.

The role involves leading multiple daily programs, coordinating with the team, and promoting participation while ensuring safety and documentation. A high school diploma and driving eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; entry-level role with 1–3 years preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, imaginative, engaging with passion for seniors.
• Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing monthly wellness-based activity programs.
• Lead 6–7 high-quality programs per day.
• Survey residents to determine interests and satisfaction with activities.
• Coordinate with program team to plan calendars, events, and outings.

Skills

Program planning

Organizational skills

Communication with seniors

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

8227 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116

# Job Description

• 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: $18/hr - $19.50/hr

Why Harmony?

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