ResidentFocused Activities Assistant Enriching the Lives of Seniors

Manor Lake Snellville; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Lake Snellville is looking for a dedicated individual to assist the Activities Director in planning and coordinating programs that enrich the lives of residents and the community. You will help promote active involvement with residents, families, and the community through planned activities.

The ideal candidate should be able to drive the community van, cooperate with various vendors, and support the marketing efforts for the facility. A caring attitude towards the elderly is essential, with specific training in recreational therapy preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet state-specific training in recreational therapy.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to assist in moving heavy articles.
• Must tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and promotion of an Activities Program.
• Prepare monthly community newsletters and activity calendars.
• Coordinate with caterers, entertainers for scheduled events.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Drive the company van for residents’ activities.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude towards the elderly

Job description

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 provide life‑enriching opportunities for residents and the community.

Essential 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.
• Prepare 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.

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 a 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 and be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.