Activities Assistant

About the Role

Responsible for assisting in planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents
• Assist, invite and encourage residents to participate in activities
• Assess, plan and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers
• Attend community planned functions and coordinate events from beginning to end
• Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events
• Coordinate holiday decorations for the community
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate mixed groups
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services
• Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events
• Post and distribute the calendar
• Distribute community newsletter
• Meet with new residents to introduce the program
• Assist Director in leadership of the wellness program
• Work with volunteer staff
• Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest
• Document resident participation in activities
• Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to three years' experience preferred in assisted living, personal care, long-term care or experience/exposure to the senior population

Skills

• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population
• Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner
• Responds promptly to resident needs
• Supports organization's goals and values
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program

About Vantage Point Retirement Living

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.