Activities Assistant-2

About the role

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Independent Living (IL) and Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods. Assists with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies based on the dimensions of wellness (Movement & Motion, Curiosity & Culture, Feelings & Fellowship, Clarity & Purpose, Compassion & Connection and Leadership & Volunteerism) Harmony signature programs and person-centered interests. Leads 6-7 high quality programs per day. Assists in surveying and interviewing residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and to determine their past and present interests and talents as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities. Partners and coordinates with the entire program team (LED, HSD, & HS assistant) to complete planning forms, organize supplies, plan calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month. Develops relationships and connections with residents and families to encourage participation in programs and events and to promote a high level of resident and family satisfaction. Assists in documenting and maintaining all records as required. Assists in organizing and attending resident council meetings. Assists in organizing, maintaining, and staging programming areas and supplies with purpose and neatly. Assists in recruiting, coordinating, and overseeing a robust volunteer program. Assists in promoting programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters as required. Assists in arranging chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled group or one-on-one activities and returning to normal structure when completed. Assists in resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities; may transport residents to physician appointments occasionally as directed. Assists in off-site outings for residents, providing transportation and safe coordination for participants.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing multi-level recreational and educational programs for IL and AL neighborhoods.
• Assist with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies based on the dimensions of wellness and Harmony signature programs.
• Lead 6-7 high-quality programs per day.
• Assist in surveying and interviewing residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and assess interests, talents, and satisfaction.
• Partner and coordinate with the program team (LED, HSD, & HS assistant) to complete planning forms, organize supplies, and plan calendars, events, and outings.
• Develop relationships with residents and families to encourage program participation and promote satisfaction.
• Assist in documenting and maintaining all required records.
• Assist in organizing and attending resident council meetings.
• Assist in organizing, maintaining, and staging programming areas and supplies neatly.
• Assist in recruiting, coordinating, and overseeing a robust volunteer program.
• Assist in promoting programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters.
• Assist in arranging chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment for scheduled activities and returning areas to normal structure afterward.
• Assist in resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and other resident activities; may transport residents to physician appointments as directed.
• Assist in off-site outings for residents, providing transportation and safe coordination.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and/or experience; subject to state requirements; Entry level position with 1-3 years experience highly desired.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, consistent, imaginative, engaging and have a passion for working with seniors.
• Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Good physical condition; able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• 401k
• Full-time & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

Pay

$18-$22 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.