Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in New Baltimore, MI is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant to join our Resident Programs team. You will help plan and execute social, recreational, and educational events for residents.

You will also provide transportation for residents, including medical trips, and collaborate with staff to create a warm, engaging community.

The position is two days a week, every other weekend, with Walk-In-Wednesday events at 33503 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore.

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. Must be 21 years of age to qualify with our insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Resident Program team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational events.
• Conducts 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

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Driving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This is a part-time position, two days a week, and every other weekend. Wednesdays just got a whole lot more exciting because we’re bring you Walk-In-Wednesday! Stop by our community to explore the many new and exciting, in-demand careers with representatives from each department in one location. When: Every Wednesday from 10am -12pm. Location: 33503 23 Mile Rd. New Baltimore, MI.

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. Must be 21 years of age to qualify with our insurance.

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.