Senior Living Activities Specialist

Friends-House-Retirement-Community; Ashley Manor (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Sick Leave

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Friends-House-Retirement-Community is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to join the Activities department in Sandy Spring, MD. You will plan, organize, and carry out a program of activities that support spiritual, intellectual, recreational, and social needs of residents, under the direction of the Activities Director.

The role requires a high school diploma and a genuine desire to work with the aged, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, with aptitude for arts and crafts and recreational activities.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the aged and understand their social, psychological and recreational needs.
• Must read, write and speak English sufficiently to be understood by others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct a program of activities for residents.
• Initiate and promote activities within and outside the facility.
• Encourage hobbies, crafts, social communication, and spiritual activities.
• Ensure safety and comply with policies while engaging residents in planned activities.

Skills

High school graduate

Arts and crafts training

Recreational activities ability

Empathy for elderly

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Friends-House-Retirement-Community is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to join the Activities department in Sandy Spring, MD. You will plan, organize, and carry out a program of activities that support spiritual, intellectual, recreational, and social needs of residents, under the direction of the Activities Director.

The role requires a high school diploma and a genuine desire to work with the aged, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.