Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living at Front Royal; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Front Royal is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team with engaging activities and daily events for residents. The role involves transporting residents as needed, coordinating varied social and educational programs, and collaborating with staff to ensure a welcoming environment.

The position supports both full-time and part-time shifts, with compensation at $16 per hour, and requires a high school diploma, driving capability with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
• Two years of activities experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
• Must have a clear and insurable driving record; Virginia driver's license; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

High School degree

Senior living experience

Activities experience

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Driving license & clean record

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pay rate: $16 per hour

Positions

• Full-time position working Tuesday through Saturday, hours vary through the week
• Part-time position working Friday through Monday

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 at least 21 years of age and have a valid Virginia Drivers License with a clean driving record.

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