Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living Corporate Office; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living seeks an Activity Assistant to engage residents through various programs and activities. This full-time role requires strong interpersonal and computer skills, as well as experience in assisted living or similar environments. Responsibilities include planning events, providing transportation, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear and insurable driving record and current driver's license.
• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
• Two years experience in activities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Resident Program team with planning and developing a variety of activities.
• Conducts transportation, including medical transportation for residents.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains a warm atmosphere for residents and staff.

Skills

Assisted Living

Computer Skills

Dementia Care

Social Work

Teaching

Experience with Children

Education

High school degree

Additional college experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

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When : Every Wednesday from 10 : 00 AM to 12 : 00 PM

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

Key Skills

Assisted Living,Computer Skills,Physical Examinations,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Publisher,Regression Analysis,Serving Experience,Dementia Care,Teaching,Experience with Children,Memory Care,Social Work

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Activity Assistant • Hampton, Virginia, USA