Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Hampton, VA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team. You will help plan a variety of exercises, social, recreational, and educational events that engage residents and meet state requirements.

The role includes transporting residents as needed, coordinating with the Program Director, and fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A high school diploma and at least some experience in senior living are preferred, with a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience preferred but not required.
• Prefer experience in a senior living environment.
• Two years’ experience in activities preferred.
• Strong computer skills and basic healthcare knowledge are required.
• Must have a clear, insurable driving record and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Programs team with planning and preparing a variety of social, recreational, and educational events.
• Conduct transportation for residents, including medical transportation.
• Stay informed about community services and events to incorporate into activity schedules.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and coordinate with other disciplines during activities.
• Continuously evaluate activity quality and adjust as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior living experience

Two years' experience in activities

Strong computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Driving record & license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position details

Pay range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Full-time, Monday to Friday; Every other weekend is required and occasional evenings.

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

Benefits

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Company-paid life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability options


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Paid time off


• Employee assistance program


• Additional voluntary benefits