Activity Assistant

Traditions of Saginaw; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Traditions of Saginaw is seeking an Activities Assistant to enhance residents' lives through creative and engaging activities. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and leading activities, as well as managing budgets and vendor relations. Ideal candidates will possess strong creative, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Paid time off is offered. This is a fulfilling opportunity in a warm and welcoming senior living community in Saginaw, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Creative thinking skills to continuously plan unique events.
• Budgeting skills to control activity costs.
• Organizational skills to plan multiple events at once.
• Interpersonal skills to interact positively with staff and participants.
• Computer skills for emails, record keeping, and spreadsheets.
• Problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles during activities.
• Written communication skills to compile surveys and reports.
• Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm ideas for activities.
• Create activity schedules by day, week, and month.
• Advertise activities open to the public.
• Attend or lead activities to ensure smooth events.
• Adhere to budgetary guidelines for planning activities.
• Work with vendors for food, music, and supplies.
• Solicit feedback from participants.
• Keep detailed records of activities.

Skills

Creative thinking skills

Budgeting skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Problem‑solving skills

Written communication skills

Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid

Job description

Traditions Saginaw RES 5155 McCarty Rd Saginaw, MI 48603, USA

Do you love bringing smiles, creativity, and connection to others? Join our warm and welcoming senior living community as an Activities Assistant!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Brainstorm ideas for activities
• Create schedules that detail the activities by day, week and month
• Advertise activities that are open to the public
• Attend or lead activities to ensure that events go smoothly
• Adhere to budgetary guidelines when planning activities
• Work with vendors to provide food, music, supplies and services for activities as needed
• Solicit feedback from participants to identify what worked well and what areas of improvement exist
• Keep detailed records of activities to track participation rates, costs and other metrics

Qualifications and Skills

• Creative thinking skills to continuously plan unique events
• Budgeting skills to control activity costs
• Organizational skills to plan multiple events at once
• Interpersonal skills to interact positively with other staff members and activity participants
• Computer skills to use email, word processing, record keeping and spreadsheet software
• Problem‑solving skills to overcome obstacles before and during activities
• Written communication skills to compile participant surveys and activity reports
• Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid (preferred)
• Paid time off

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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