Social Activities Assistant (Part-time)

Tradition Senior Living, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradition Senior Living seeks a compassionate Social Activities Assistant to support luxury senior living communities. The role focuses on executing a balanced calendar of social programs, encouraging resident participation, and coordinating monthly communications.

You will work Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am–5:30 pm, assisting the Social Program Director, managing program setup and follow-up, and building positive relations with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of event planning, hospitality or senior living experience.
• Knowledge of local community resources, vendors and coverage for specific areas of cultural guild.
• Energetic demeanor with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to direct, supervise and coordinate the work of others and motivate for positive performance.
• Sound organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to utilize the computer and related software programs.
• Ability to work schedules as warranted by activities, events and transportation needs.
• Get acquainted with every resident and build resident relations.
• Assist in completing resident interest survey to plan programs.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Assist in creating and maintaining a balanced calendar of social programs and resident interests.
• Programming: Ensure programs occur timely and as scheduled per the calendar.
• Resident Focus: Utilize an energetic approach to encourage resident participation.
• Assist Social Program Director in preparing and distributing monthly resident newsletter.
• Promote positive resident and guest relations and communication.
• Maintain resident participation and interest records.

Skills

Event planning

Hospitality

Senior living

English communication

Team supervision

Time management

Organization

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Job description

Join Us! We Are Seeking a Compassionate and Engaging Social Activities Assistant (IL) for Luxury Senior Living!

SUMMARY

Schedule (Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5:30pm)

The Social Assistant is responsible for carrying out social programs according to the program calendar, and the directions of the Social Program Director. These responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing for, setting up, and cleaning up after programs, recruiting program participants, maintaining resident participation and resident interest records, and promoting positive resident and guest relations and communication. Maintain positive professional relations with team members, residents and family members.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Operations
• Programming: Assist in creating and maintaining a balanced calendar encompassing required areas of the social program structure and resident interests
• Ensure programs occur timely and as scheduled per the calendar
• Utilize an energetic approach to encourage resident participation
• Assist Social Program Director in preparing and distributing monthly resident newsletter
• Resident Focus
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Publisher

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of event planning, hospitality or senior living experience or equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of local community resources, vendors and potential coverage for specific areas of cultural guild.
• Exhibits an energetic demeanor with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to direct, supervise and coordinate the work of others and motivate for positive performance.
• Possesses sound organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to utilize the computer and related software programs.
• Ability to work schedules as warranted by activities, events and transportation needs.
• Get acquainted with every resident and build resident relations
• Assist in completing resident interest survey to be able to better plan programs