Activities Assistant | PRN

Harmony Senior Services; Elkhart (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Elkhart, IN is seeking an Activities Assistant to develop, coordinate and lead a monthly wellness-based program for residents. You will plan events, recruit volunteers, and promote engagement through clear notices and posters.

The role includes resident transportation support and collaboration with the program team to ensure high-quality experiences. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–3 years’ relevant experience, and a passion for senior care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or experience; entry level position with 1–3 years preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, imaginative and passionate about working with seniors.
• Experience organizing, conducting and planning programs and activities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Physically able to sit, stand, kneel, walk and lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies.
• Leads 6-7 high quality programs per day.
• Surveys residents to determine interests and satisfaction with activities.
• Coordinates with program team to plan calendars, events, and outings.
• Builds relationships with residents and families to promote participation.
• Maintains records and documents as required.
• Assists in organizing resident council meetings and activity spaces.
• Recruits and oversees a robust volunteer program.
• Promotes programs with daily notices and posters.
• Arranges equipment and transportation for activities and outings.
• Transports residents to groceries, appointments or outings when needed.
• Coordinates off-site outings with safe participant transport.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Creativity

Driver's license

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

1129 Parkway Ave, Elkhart, Indiana 46516

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.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part‑time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling