Activities Assistant - Part Time

Activities Assistant Silver Ridge

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead recreational and social activities that meet the interests, needs, and abilities of all residents
• Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and contributing to the community newsletter
• Plan and support large-scale community events, celebrations, and holiday programming
• Decorate for holidays and special events
• Encourage resident participation in daily scheduled activities
• Cover one-on-one visits with residents as needed
• Assess resident interest inventories and adapt programming accordingly
• Assist with recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers
• Maintain recreation supplies and activity spaces
• Participate in dementia-specific orientation and ongoing education

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in recreational programming with aging adults or a similar setting preferred
• Recreation therapy certification preferred
• Music background or ability to play instruments is a plus
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and compassionate in emotional or fast-paced situations
• Comfortable using technology and available resources efficiently
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform standing, sitting, bending, and repetitive movements
• Comfortable with potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$15.00-$18.38 per hour

Schedule

Varies based on programming needs