Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team in planning and executing a variety of engaging activities for residents. This role includes transporting residents and assisting the Program Director as needed, ensuring activities are safe, enjoyable, and compliant with state requirements.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, two years of activities experience preferred, and solid computer skills with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college experience preferred but not required.
• Two years’ experience in activities preferred.
• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge are desired.
• Must have a clear, insurable driving record, valid driver's license, and willingness to drive a passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Programs team in planning, developing, and preparing activities and events.
• Conduct transportation for residents, including medical transportation when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community events and services to inform activity schedules.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and promote teamwork among staff.
• Monitor activities and adjust quality and consistency as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Driving ability

Education

High school diploma

Two years’ experience in activities

Job description

Pay Range: $14.50-$16.50 per hour.

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