Activities Assistant - Part Time - 30 hours - Days during the week & every other weekend

National Church Residences; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HDHP with HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with 100% match up to

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Disability coverage

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

National Church Residences' Inniswood Village in Westerville, OH is seeking an Activities Assistant to support life enrichment for residents with social, educational, and creative activities. This part-time role covers 30 hours per week, with days during the week and every other weekend, focusing on engaging programs and events.

You will assist in planning art and craft programs, organize games and celebrations, and help supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years working with the elderly preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and the internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment/Life Enrichment Leader in developing life enrichment activities.
• Assist in directing and supervising all volunteers.
• Act on behalf of the Director of Life Enrichment whenever they are not in the facility.
• Lead activities on scheduled workdays.
• Plan and run art and craft programs.
• Organize community games such as bingo, trivia, Wordle, Connections, cornhole, pickleball, beach volleyball, and more.
• Plan and host seasonal celebrations.
• Organize programs such as men's group, armchair travel, happy hour, and game tournaments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Internet skills

Job description

Activities Assistant - Part Time - 30 hours - Days during the week & every other weekend

Inniswood Village - Westerville, OH

About Us

Inniswood Village in Westerville, OH is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area. We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation's largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.

We are seeking an Activities Assistant who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors.

The Role

Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and are highly motivated, seeking social, intellectual, and creative engagement. To meet these needs, life enrichment assistants help the team program and facilitate a wide range of activities.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment/Life Enrichment Leader in developing life enrichment activities
• Assist in directing and supervising all volunteers
• Act on behalf of the Director of Life Enrichment whenever they are not in the facility
• Lead activities on scheduled workdays
• Plan and run art and craft programs
• Organize community games such as bingo, trivia, Wordle, Connections, cornhole, pickleball, beach volleyball, and more
• Plan and host seasonal celebrations
• Organize programs such as men's group, armchair travel, happy hour, and game tournaments

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Three to five years working with the elderly preferred, but not required
• Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the internet

Desired Qualifications

• Background in teaching or leading educational programs
• Experience in event planning
• Knowledge of senior fitness and activities
• Background in the arts, crafting, and/or gardening
• Interest in history, theater, music, literature, and design/visual arts
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfort with various technologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger bus

Personal Qualities

• Engaging personality
• High energy
• Patience and compassion
• Motivation and initiative
• Adaptability
• Team contribution
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to occasionally lift 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical: PPO and HDHP with HSA; National Church Residences pays, on average, 75-80% of all costs
• Dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, plus flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with pre-tax contributions and a 100% match up to 5% of pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on tickets, retail, and more
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Wellbeing programs, including an employee assistance program (EAP), tobacco cessation, weight loss, and more

Programs may vary depending on full-time, part-time, or contingent status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.