Activity Assistant

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

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam in Haddam, CT, is seeking an Activity Assistant to join the Resident Programs team on a part-time basis, Tuesday through Saturday daytime hours. The role focuses on leading and executing resident programs that engage all senses and meet state requirements, including transportation support as needed.

You will assist with planning and delivering a variety of social, recreational and educational activities and work closely with the Program Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; college coursework preferred.
• Experience in a senior living environment preferred.
• Two years’ experience in activities preferred.
• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
• Clear driving record and valid driver’s license; 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

Senior living experience

Activities planning

Transportation coordination

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

College coursework preferred

Job description

Pay Range: $21-$23 per hour.

• Position: Part-time Tuesday through Saturday, daytime hours

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.

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.

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