Activity Assistant

Commonwealth-Senior-Livin; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth-Senior-Livin in Radford, VA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team in planning and delivering engaging programs for residents. This role includes transportation for residents and coordinating daily social and physical activities in a compliant, caring environment.

Pay is $15-$17 per hour for part-time work, with Tuesday shifts and rotating days and weekends. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and a clean driving

Qualifications

• High school degree; 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 with a valid license and willingness to drive a passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Program team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational events.
• Conduct transportation for residents, including medical transportation.
• Maintain knowledge of local communities, services, and events to incorporate into activity schedules.
• Establish a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Evaluate and adjust activities to maintain quality and consistency for residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Willingness to drive a passenger van

Teamwork and positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pay Range: $15-$17 per hour.

Schedule: Part-time - Every Tuesday; Rotating days and weekends

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

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Location: 7886 Lee Hwy. Radford, VA