Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team in planning and executing engaging programs for residents. The role includes facilitating sensory-based activities, social events, and daily programs that meet state requirements.

The position may involve transportation for residents, support to the Program Director, and daily activity implementation to enhance resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school degree; 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. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a Virginia driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Programs team with planning, developing, and preparing activities.
• Conduct transportation for residents, including medical transportation when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of local community services and events to incorporate into activity schedules.
• Establish a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Continuously evaluate activity quality and make adjustments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

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