Activity Assistant

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents.
• Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Develops and prints the community newsletter.
• Provides leadership of lifestyle program.
• Captures and maintains a database and prepares reports on resident quality assurance assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Supervises staff of Recreation and Event Coordinators across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community.
• Participates in community in-services.
• Maintains a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community relations.
• Implements and facilitates a volunteer recognition program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education.
• Three to five years related experience.
• Two years supervisory/management experience.

Benefits

• In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.
• Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance Policies

Equal Opportunity Employer

Discovery Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.