Activities Assistant, Assisted Living

The Activities Assistant, Assisted Living supports the Lifestyles Activities Director in planning, organizing, and directing activities that include, but are not necessarily limited to social, physical, spiritual and educational development as well as a variety of recreational activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the development and execution of the annual & monthly activity program that will provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, and fulfill the basic psychological, social and spiritual needs for residents.
• Oversee activities in accordance with community expectations.
• Be aware of the programming budget, communicate any needs or variances to the Lifestyle Activity Director.
• Encourage hobby and craft activities among residents in groups or individually.
• Assist and provide content for a community monthly newsletter in accordance with community policy, with involvement from the General Manager and other department managers.
• Ensure the safety of residents during all activity functions, complying with safety regulations and policies for the community.
• Encourage social communications among residents through group activities and recreation.
• Encourage residents to assist in the planning of activities, events and/or functions as appropriate.
• Encourage residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs, through visits with chaplain, pastor, elder or other religious leaders, attendance at religious services whenever possible, spiritual reading material, and other opportunities.
• Encourage intellectual/ educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events and other creative forums.
• Maintain a professional work area.
• Recruit and manage volunteer groups.
• Attend all training as required.
• Participate in internal and external programs, including networking and external sales visits.
• Share in responsibility to provide tours of the community, community outreach and community sales.
• Purchase and provide materials and supplies, staying within department budget.

The successful candidate will…

• Have some college study; Degree in recreation or human services-related field a plus
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
• Have demonstrated organization, multi-tasking, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Be high energy and customer-focused
• Be able to relate positively to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates and vendors.
• Be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as business needs dictate.
• Have patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude towards older adults and their families.