Activities Assistant
Great Lakes Management · Minnetonka, MN · 2 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Activities Assistant
Benefits: 401(k) Match Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays DailyPay
- Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
- Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.
- Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
- Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
- Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
- Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
- Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
- Drive Community Van
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
- Memory Care Experience Preferred
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
- Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
- Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
- Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
Preferred Schedule
Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off.