Activities Assistant

About the role

We are looking for Activities Assistants - Life Enrichment to join our team at Morningside House of St. Charles as soon as possible. Morningside House of St. Charles is a leading assisted living and memory care community in Waldorf, Maryland. Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside House of St. Charles, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!

What we are offering

• Competitive pay
• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events

Summary

Assists the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating and coordinating a wide variety of multi-level recreational and educational activities for the residents of the facility. Reports to the Life Enrichment Director.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff
• Follows departmental budget guidelines
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Morningside Elite Management
• Performs 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