ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

About the role

Baptist Village Communities is seeking an Activities Assistant to support engaging, meaningful Life Enrichment experiences for residents. This role helps create a fun, welcoming environment by assisting with planning and leading activities, connecting with residents one-on-one, and supporting new resident transitions through admission assessments. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, organized, and enjoys serving senior adults, including residents living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Life Enrichment activities that encourage connection, purpose, and enjoyment for residents.
• Prepare, coordinate, and carry out daily activities for residents.
• Interact with residents in group settings and one-on-one, providing support and encouragement.
• Support residents with various levels of dementia with patience, compassion, and respect.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks related to the activities program as needed.
• Help maintain a positive, vibrant atmosphere that is engaging and resident-focused.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Life Enrichment program and campus needs.

Qualifications

• Fun, energetic, engaging, and patient personality with a heart for serving senior adults.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with residents one-on-one, including individuals with various levels of dementia.
• Ability to complete admission assessments and support documentation as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License required.
• Office environment within a healthcare facility.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices, to meet job requirements.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• 403B Retirement savings plan
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid personal time off
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.