Engaging Activities Assistant - Senior Living (Part-Time)

Volunteers of America National Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Marshall Assisted Living, part of Volunteers of America National Services, is hiring an Activities Assistant in Arlington, VA. The role supports activities for elderly residents, including planning social, therapeutic, and leisure programs, with a schedule of Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience with the elderly, and the ability to drive a 10-passenger van.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience working with the elderly population.
• 1 year experience providing activities programming to elderly population preferred.
• Must be comfortable driving and operating a 10-passenger van.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups, 1:1s and individual activities (exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, sensory, etc.).
• Assists Activities Director/Recreation Therapist in assessing and reassessing participants’ functional status.
• Assists with development and implementation of recreational activities that meet interests and capabilities.
• Completes assigned activity charting and reporting as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mary Marshall Assisted Living, part of Volunteers of America National Services, is hiring an Activities Assistant in Arlington, VA. The role supports activities for elderly residents, including planning social, therapeutic, and leisure programs, with a schedule of Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience with the elderly, and the ability to drive a 10-passenger van.