Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Haddam, CT is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead recreational, social, and educational events for residents. The role includes coordinating transportation and ensuring a warm, welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in senior living, and strong computer skills. A valid driver''s license and willingness to drive a passenger van are required.

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 driver's license and willingness to drive a passenger van.

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

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Valid driver''s license

Willingness to drive van

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pay Range: $21-$23 per hour.

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 driver's 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.