Weekend Activity Assistant — Senior Living & Recreation

Trezevant Episcopal Home; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Trezevant Episcopal Home in Memphis, TN is seeking an Activity Assistant (Part Time) to create social, physical, creative and leisure activities for residents. The role reports to the Activity Director and aims to enhance quality of life and resident self-worth.

The position is weekends only (Saturday and Sunday), eight hours per day with responsibilities including leading activities, documenting sessions, and coordinating with volunteers, all while maintaining resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma of GED required.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or in recreation, preferably with the senior population.
• Must be able to read, write and follow directions.
• Some computer experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must attend required seminars to increase knowledge and competence in area of expertise.
• Must keep up with all needed supplies and adequately prepare for scheduled activites.
• Must be able to lead daily activities in a way that meets resident's social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs as stated in the Plan of Care.
• Must set up and be present at all scheduled activities for floor(s) of responsibility.
• Must beproficient maintain activity documentation as established by regulatory requirements/Trezevant Policies including assigned assessments and daily activity logs.
• Must be able to lead or assist volunteer(s) recruited to lead or participate in scheduled activity.
• Must confirm that the calendar of daily activities/events is posted in all resident rooms.
• Must be able to competently carry out one-on-one activities in all resident(s) rooms with any resident(s) unable to participate in groups.
• Must be able to ride in van with residents to activities as scheduled.
• Must perform work that meets or exceeds resident satisfaction, as measure by family satisfaction scores.
• Must be courteous and considerate at all times and develop good listening skills so as to show interest in the resident(s) and their family members to help problems before they occur.
• Report for work on time, as scheduled and outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

CNA experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Trezevant Episcopal Home in Memphis, TN is seeking an Activity Assistant (Part Time) to create social, physical, creative and leisure activities for residents. The role reports to the Activity Director and aims to enhance quality of life and resident self-worth.

The position is weekends only (Saturday and Sunday), eight hours per day with responsibilities including leading activities, documenting sessions, and coordinating with volunteers, all while maintaining resident satisfaction.