Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team in delivering engaging, sensory-stimulating daily activities for residents. The role includes transporting residents as needed and assisting the Program Director with daily tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a high school degree, experience in senior living preferred, and a valid driver’s license with a willingness to drive a passenger van. Position is on-site in Abingdon, VA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; 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 driver’s license and willingness to drive a passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Program team with planning, developing, and preparing activities.
• Conduct transportation services for residents, including medical transport.
• Maintain knowledge of local services and events to incorporate into the schedule.
• Establish a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Continuously evaluate activity quality and adjust as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school degree

College experience preferred

Job description

Pay Range: $13.50-$16.50 per hour

When

Every Wednesdayfrom10am-12pm

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