Activity Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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

Voluntary benefits

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team in planning and executing engaging activities for residents. The role includes coordinating social, recreational, and educational events, and providing transportation when needed to ensure smooth daily operations.

The position emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere, collaboration with staff, and ongoing evaluation of activities to meet residents' needs and state requirements.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Assist Resident Programs team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational events.
• Conduct transportation for residents and medical transportation as needed.
• Keep knowledge of local services and events, integrate into activity schedule.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Evaluate activity quality and adjust as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

High school diploma

Driving/CDL readiness

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Senior living experience

Ausbildung

High school degree

Jobbeschreibung

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 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