Activities Assistant - Part-Time 1st/2nd Shift

The Birches at Villa Rica; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant community is seeking an Activities Coordinator to assist in enhancing social interaction among residents through various engaging programs. Responsibilities include planning activities, preparing newsletters, and coordinating events, requiring strong communication and organizational skills along with a passion for enriching lives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• State specific training in recreational therapy required.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and promotion of an activities program.
• Prepare monthly community newsletter and activity calendar.
• Chaperone activities outside the community.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Education

State specific training in recreational therapy

Job description

Implement activities every other weekend from 9am until 5pm.

Purpose:

To assist the Activities Director in the planning and coordination of programs and activities that are varied, reflect the interests, values, and beliefs of the residents and provides life-enriching opportunities for residents and the community.

Essential Functions:

Job Functions:

• Assist in the Development and promotion of an Activities Program designed to promote the residents’ active involvement with each other, their families, and the community providing social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in a planned, coordinated and structured manner.
• Assist in the Preparation of monthly community newsletter.
• Preparation of monthly community activity calendar.
• Assist in obtaining a historical and interest profile for each resident.
• Assist in actively developing and implementing a volunteer program for resident activities.
• Coordinate with caterers, entertainers, decorators and others for scheduled events.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Chaperone activities outside the community.
• Drive the Company van for residents’ activities.
• Participate actively with marketing on combined events.
• Participate as directed in the leasing and marketing process for potential residents.
• Assist and help with the decorating of the community for special events, seasons and holidays.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as needed by management.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet State specific training in recreational therapy.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.