Activities Assistant / Van Driver

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in planning and executing activities that cater to the needs and interests of the residents.
• Collaborates with residents and family members to create resident histories and profiles.
• Takes charge of setting up and cleaning up for daily activities as per the schedule.
• Develops a monthly social program calendar and disseminates it to relevant personnel and residents.
• Engages residents between planned social activities.
• Drives to and from medical appointments, local events, and shopping trips for residents.

Qualifications

• One to two years of related experience in leading activities for the elderly.
• A high school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
• Physical abilities to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.