Part Time Activities Assistant
Roland Park Place, Inc.
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Job summary
Roland Park Place in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to design, plan and lead activities for residents in our residential and long‑term care neighborhoods. You will maintain activity records, transport residents to events, supervise volunteers, and support the Therapeutic Recreation Manager in developing engaging programs that promote physical, mental and social well‑being.
An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred; two years with the geriatric population; experience
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Two years working with the geriatric population.
- Experience leading groups with varying physical/cognitive independence.
- CTR/S NCCAP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, plan and facilitate structured activities for residents in residential and long‑term care neighborhoods.
- Maintain activity documentation and records.
- Transport residents to activities and events.
- Develop and implement therapeutic recreation programming in collaboration with the manager.
- Assist with activity schedules and program logistics.
- Assist volunteers and orient them under the Therapeutic Recreation Manager.
- Interview residents to determine daily interests and preferences.
Skills
Education
Job description
Roland Park Place (RPP) is the only full-service, accredited nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Charm City and a leader in aging services for older adults and their families. RPP offers premier access to Baltimore City life coupled with the comfort and convenience of suburban living — all in a beautiful, landscaped, park-like setting with breathtaking city skyline views. Come see why Roland Park Place is the #1 CCRC in Maryland, #5 in the nation and certified as a Great Place to Work!
We are not a nursing home or typical retirement community. At our luxury, resort-like community, we are driven to provide our residents with the best hospitality the Baltimore Area has to offer, so our residents don’t have to leave home for an incredible restaurant experience. Come join us in pushing the envelope!
The successful candidate will find great satisfaction in making people happy through hospitality, relationship building, and in helping others develop their potential through strong, effective leadership.
As a therapeutic reaction assistant, you will participate in resident activities in our residential care and long-term care neighborhoods. Duties include:
- Designing/planning/facilitating structured (and/or impromptu) programs for residents,
- Maintaining proper activity documentation,
- Transporting residents to activities,
- Maintaining/developing innovative/appropriate therapeutic recreation programming,
- Maintaining/implementing activity schedules, and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to uphold our core values, and follow policies and procedures.
- Must be able to take initiative to always find a way to say yes to both our residents and staff.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, have reliable transportation, and be on time for scheduled shifts.
- Most importantly have a positive attitude and be able to smile at all times (even under a mask).
- An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Two years working with the geriatric population.
- Previous experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical/cognitive independence.
- Prefer CTRS/NCCAP certification.
- Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Manager in the organization, development, and implementation of the community activity programs. They also assist the Therapeutic Recreation manager in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creativity.
- Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being
- Work with volunteers during activities
- Orient and supervise volunteers along with Therapeutic Recreation Manager.
- Document inventory of supplies
- Interview Resident for preference of daily interest
Our full-time associates are offered competitive wages and a best-in-class benefits package which includes:
- medical/dental/vision insurance,
- company-paid life insurance/short-term disability/long-term disability,
- legal plan,
- identity theft protection,
- pet insurance,
- group critical illness insurance,
- hospital indemnity insurance
- paid sick/vacation/holidays,
- 403(b) retirement with 4% company match,
- free meals,
- free area attraction tickets,
- tuition reimbursement,
- employee hardship fund,
- employee assistance program,
- free on-site parking,
- discounted MTA passes,
- free education/training classes,
- Now offering PayActiv (daily pay option)
- Worksite Wellness Program
We have a culture of development and offer further career opportunities and advancement for our associates.
Come join us at Roland Park Place and see why we continue to be the #1 CCRC in Maryland, #5 in the Nation, and Certified as a Great Place to Work.
Week 1: Sundays 9:30 AM - 5 PM, Wednesdays 5 PM-9PM, Thursdays 4PM-8PM, Fridays 9:30AM-5PM, Saturdays 9AM-5PM
Week 2: Mondays 9:30AM-5PM, Wednesdays 5 PM-9PM, Thursdays 4PM-8PM, Fridays 9:30AM-5PM, Saturdays 9AM-5PM
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