Recreation Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Richmond, VA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Resident Programs team with daily events and transportation for residents. This part-time role involves coordinating a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational activities while ensuring safety and compliance with state requirements.

Responsibilities include leading activities, transporting residents when needed, and collaborating with staff to create a warm, engaging community atmosphere;

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 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 with a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing and preparing a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational events.
• Conduct all transportation for residents, including medical transportation.
• Maintain knowledge of community services and events to incorporate into activity schedules.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Promote teamwork and monitor activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Continuously evaluate the quality of activities and adjust as needed.

Skills

Two years' experience in activities

Driving ability

Strong computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Part-time, hours vary, requires some weekends.

• Part-time, hours vary, requires some weekends.

Pay range: $16-$18 per hour.

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When: Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm

Location: 2400 Gaskins Rd. Richmond, VA

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 fulfil 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.

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