Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Front Royal, VA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team with daily social and physical activities for residents, and to provide transportation as needed.

This role offers a part-time schedule (Fri–Mon) with the potential to become full-time; the pay is $16 per hour and requires a high school diploma, some experience in senior living, and a valid Virginia driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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 with Virginia license; must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Programs team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of activities.
• Conduct transportation for residents, including medical transport when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of local activities and events to incorporate into schedules.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Driving ability

Education

High school degree

Job description

• 1 Part-time position working Friday through Monday, with the potential to be Full-time.

• 1 Part-time position working Friday through Monday, with the potential to be Full-time.

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 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