Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team in planning and delivering engaging activities for residents. The role includes organizing social, recreational, and educational events that meet state requirements and may involve transporting residents as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in senior living, and strong computer and healthcare knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Programs team with planning and preparing a variety of exercises, social and educational events.
• Conduct transportation for residents, including medical transport.
• Stay informed about local communities, services and events to incorporate into activity schedules.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines.
• Continuously evaluate activity quality and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation/Driving

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Teamwork/Cooperation

Education

High school diploma

College experience preferred

Job description

Pay Range: $15.50-$17.50 per hour.

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Location:1550 Pantops Mountain Plc. Charlottesville, VA

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