Activity Assistant

WW Healthcare Consultants; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WW Healthcare Consultants is seeking an energetic Activity Specialist in Kentucky to engage residents through social and recreational activities. The role involves coordinating events, planning trips, arranging transportation, creating event materials, and assisting with supplies.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration, with the ability to work collaboratively with the team and residents.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead social and recreational activities for all residents.
• Plan off-campus trips and attend many of the trips.
• Arrange transportation to events and coordinate drivers or outside resources.
• Create, post, and distribute information about events and programs.
• Assist with purchasing supplies such as films, crafts, etc.
• Alert social services staff to residents' concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in geriatrics/recreation

Job description

We are looking for an energetic Activity Specialist to join our growing team! The right candidate has excellent communication skills and experience ingeriatrics, recreation, or social administration

All creative professionals are welcome to apply!

BENEFITS

Responsibilities

• Works with the Resident Engagement Director and residents to plan, coordinate and lead a wide scope of social and recreational activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of activity

• Plans off-campus trips for residents, and attends many of the trips

• Assists in arranging transportation to events and programs when necessary, including bus transportation and other vehicle transportation, scheduling community driver or outside resource

• Creates, posts, and/or distributes information and material regarding events, programs, activities, etc.

• Assists with purchasing necessary supplies, films, crafts, etc.

• Alerts social services staff of concerns pertaining to residents

Qualifications

• CNA certification a plus but not required.

• Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic

• Must be able to work with others in setting up for events

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Must be able to complete small set-ups independently

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.