Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking an Activity Assistant in Richmond, VA to support the Resident Programs team in planning and executing engaging activities for residents. The role includes transporting residents as needed and supporting the Program Director with daily operations.

The position offers full-time hours with a benefits package that may include health, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
• Two years' experience strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
• Must have a clear and insurable driving record and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Programs team with planning, developing, and preparing activities and events.
• Conduct transportation for residents, including medical transport when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community events and services and incorporate into activity schedules.
• Establish a welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff; promote teamwork.
• Monitor and adjust activities to ensure quality and consistency for residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pay range: $16-$18 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.

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

Qualifications

• A high school degree, additional college experience preferred but not required
• Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
• Two years' experience 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