Senior Activities Lead & Programs Facilitator

Great Lakes Management Co; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Co in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Resident Services by planning and leading a variety of programs for residents’ social, physical, mental, and emotional needs.

You will assess residents' recreational needs, help develop a monthly activities calendar, lead group and individual activities with seniors, and coordinate transportation for off-site events, while collaborating with volunteers and reporting maintenance issues as

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.
• Report maintenance needs in timely manner.

Skills

Group leadership

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Lakes Management Co in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Resident Services by planning and leading a variety of programs for residents’ social, physical, mental, and emotional needs.

You will assess residents' recreational needs, help develop a monthly activities calendar, lead group and individual activities with seniors, and coordinate transportation for off-site events, while collaborating with volunteers and reporting maintenance issues as