Activities Staff

About The Opportunity

• Participates with the Activities Director in creating a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation, and leadership.
• Assists the Activities Director in leading activities and encourages resident participation.
• Assists with designated administrative tasks.
• Participates in the creation, planning and implementation of activities to meet the interests of all residents.
• Contributes to the creation of the daily/monthly activities calendar.
• Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.
• Leads activities and conducts programs in a timely manner.
• Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.
• Helps to provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community projects in the surrounding community.
• Assists with designated administrative tasks such as posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating resident sign-up sheets, ordering supplies, etc.
• Supports/encourages residents who lead various activities to promote a sense of pride.
• If applicable, transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.

Critical Success Factors

• Is energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and be an effective, empathetic listener.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written language skills.
• Possesses knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence residents.