Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, VA invites applications for an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team in planning, organizing, and leading daily activities that engage all residents. You will also provide transportation for residents as needed and assist the Program Director with scheduling and execution of events.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in senior living; driving responsibilities require a valid license and insurable record.

Qualifications

• High school degree required; college experience preferred but not necessary.
• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience in activities strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
• Must have a clear and insurable driving record, valid driver’s license, and willingness to drive a passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Programs team in planning, developing, and preparing activities and events.
• Conduct all transportation for residents, including medical transportation as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community services and events to incorporate into activity schedules.
• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Evaluate and adjust activity quality and consistency; implement changes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Activities experience

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pay Range: $13.50-$16.50 per hour

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Location: 860 Wolf Creek Trail, Abingdon, VA 24210

The Activity Assistant assists the Resident Programs team in leading and executing the Resident programs for the community. Resident programs should encompass activities that engage all the senses and provide purposeful daily social and physical events that meet state requirements. The Activity Assistant carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill the mission of the Resident Program Department. The Activity Assistant provides transportation when needed, provides support to the Program Director as needed and implements resident activities on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• A high school degree, additional college experience preferred but not required
• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
• Two years' experience in activities strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
• Must have a clear and insurable driving record, current drivers license and willingness to drive a passenger van.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Assists the Resident Program team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational events.
• Conducts all transportation as well as medical transportation for residents.
• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among the staff and monitors/attends activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and makes adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned