FT Activities Assistant

Award Care; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Award Care in Perry, Florida seeks an Activities Assistant to enrich seniors' lives through creative and engaging programs that promote socialization, wellness, and quality of life.

You will plan and support activities, assist with resident assessments, and collaborate with the Community Life Director to expand offerings, while maintaining compassionate, dependable service. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in recreational or activity services in healthcare or senior living preferred.
• Valid, current state driver's license required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident assessments, activity planning, and maintaining activity profiles.
• Help organize and facilitate a variety of recreational and social programs, including games, crafts, movies, parties, and special events.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
• Support religious services, community celebrations, and other resident-focused programs.
• Collaborate with the Community Life Director to enhance and expand activity offerings.
• Contribute creative ideas and innovative approaches that improve resident experiences and program effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassion

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team as an Activities Assistant!

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of others and creating meaningful experiences for seniors? We're seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll help foster a vibrant, resident-centered environment by planning and supporting engaging activities that promote socialization, wellness, and quality of life.

If you're a team player who enjoys building relationships and making a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with resident assessments, activity planning, and maintaining activity profiles.
• Help organize and facilitate a variety of recreational and social programs, including games, crafts, movies, parties, and special events.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
• Support religious services, community celebrations, and other resident-focused programs.
• Collaborate with the Community Life Director to enhance and expand activity offerings.
• Contribute creative ideas and innovative approaches that improve resident experiences and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience providing recreational or activity services in a healthcare, senior living, or related setting preferred.
• Valid, current, and unrestricted state driver's license required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional service and care to residents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.