Activities Assistant | Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Benefits packages

Training & career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Life Enrichment Activities Assistant in Virginia Beach to support the Life Enrichment Director in designing and implementing a diverse calendar of activities for independent living and assisted living residents.

You will lead 6-7 high-quality programs daily, survey residents, coordinate with the team, recruit volunteers, arrange spaces and transportation, and help promote participation while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or experience; entry level position with 1-3 years preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, imaginative, engaging and passionate about working with seniors.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement a monthly program calendar based on wellness dimensions.
• Lead 6-7 high quality programs daily for residents and families.
• Survey residents to determine interests, talents, and satisfaction with activities.
• Coordinate with the program team to organize calendars, supplies, and outings.
• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee a robust volunteer program.
• Promote programs with daily notices and posters; assist with organizing spaces.
• Assist with transportation to groceries, outings, and appointments; support off-site events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexible

Creative / imaginative

Engaging with seniors

Passion for seniors

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

2077 S. Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453Job DescriptionThe 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 - 5pmAbout 2 days a week (flexible with days) and must be able to work every other SaturdayAssists 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/hrWhy Harmony?401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits PackagesTraining, Development & Career LadderingGreat work-life balanceFlexible Scheduling