Activities Assistant | Personal Experience Professional

Vista Springs; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Springs is seeking an Activities Assistant in Michigan to plan and deliver engaging daily activities for residents and support their overall quality of life. You will develop calendars, coordinate events, and build relationships with residents and families.

Position offers part-time or full-time hours with variable days; some weekends may be required. Prior geriatric activity/recreation experience and basic English literacy are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Course work or continuing education related to activity/recreation field.
• Specialized training relating to job duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling and implementing quality activities.
• Create and maintain relationships with residents and their families.
• Prepare activity calendars and update activity/orientation boards.
• Assist with resident’s special events, outings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• Work with volunteers and actively seek new volunteers.
• Encourage and motivate resident participation.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Course work or continuing education related to field

Specialized training specifically relating to job duties

Job description

Purpose

To provide the best quality of life and engaging daily activities to residents as a group or on an individual basis. Meeting physically, socially, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and needs of the residents. Present a safe, positive, caring and professional image at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling and implementing quality activities
• Create and maintain relationships with residents and their families.
• Prepare activity calendars and update activity/orientation boards
• Assist with resident’s special events, outings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• Work with volunteers and actively seek new volunteers
• Encourage and motivate resident participation
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping.

Working conditions

Part time/Full time

Days and hours will vary day to day

Little travel required

Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Welcome new residents and their families
• Resident’s mail
• Keeping equipment functioning properly as needed.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Course work or continuing education courses relating to field.

Work Experience

Prior work experience in activity/recreation field in geriatric care. Specialized training specifically relating to job duties.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with residents, staff, customers on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting. Must be able to speak, read and write using Basic English skills.

Physical Demands

To perform all aspects of the job on a day-to-day basis you must be able to lift up to 50lbs. physical work may include walking, moving, standing, twisting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing and pulling for periods at a time.

Additional Information

• This job description portrays in general terms the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way intended to limit management’s flexibility to assign work responsibilities.