Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Front Royal (VA); In loco; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Commonwealth Senior Living in Front Royal, VA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team. The role involves planning and delivering engaging social and physical activities, plus providing resident transportation when needed.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in senior living, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record. The position may be full- or part-time, with the opportunity to contribute to daily programs.

Competenze

• High school diploma required; college experience preferred.
• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience in activities strongly preferred.
• Must have a driving license and willingness to drive a passenger van.

Mansioni

• Assists the Resident Programs team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercises and events.
• Provides transportation for residents and medical transportation when needed.
• Keeps knowledge of local services and events and includes them in activity schedules.
• Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promotes teamwork and monitors activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Evaluates activity quality and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Strong computer skills

Driving

Healthcare knowledge

Formazione

High school diploma

College experience preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: Full or Part-time, working Sunday through Thursday

Pay rate: $16 per hour

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When: Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm

Location: 600 Mount View Street, Front Royal, VA 22630

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. Must be over the age of 21 and have a clear driving record for the past two years to meet the insurance requirements.

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