Assisted Living Activities Assistant

About the role

As an Activities Assistant in Assisted Living, you will help create a vibrant and enriching environment for residents by assisting with a variety of therapeutic recreation programs that promote social, emotional, and physical well-being.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead a minimum of three well-planned activities per week that encourage social interaction and provide social, physical, and emotional stimulation.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for activities and assist with volunteers.
• Facilitate weekday, evening, and weekend events as scheduled.
• Provide individualized engagement based on resident interests and needs.
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed and help ensure resident safety.
• Maintain accurate daily activity documentation, including attendance, participation, and 1:1 visits.
• Communicate regularly with the Life Enrichment Coordinator regarding resident needs, concerns, program updates, and changes in health or behavior.
• Build professional relationships with residents, families, guests, volunteers, and staff.
• Assist with dining and food service, including taking orders, serving food, refilling drinks, bussing tables, and providing hospitality-focused service.
• Follow menus, dietary information, allergies, resident preferences, portion sizes, and required food preparation methods.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized activity, dining, and food service areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
• Operate activity, audiovisual, office, and other equipment as needed.
• Assist with purchasing activity supplies and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience working with older adults or in long-term care, including individuals with dementia, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with older adults with varying mental and physical abilities.
• Sincere interest in working with the elderly population.
• Creative, positive, energetic, organized, and patient.
• Strong customer service skills with a hospitality-focused approach.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and protect resident privacy.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and ability to meet driver eligibility requirements. May drive a 14-passenger wheelchair bus with appropriate approval and training.
• Proficiency with personal computers and general office equipment; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Canva preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Choice of 3 medical plans, including an HSA option
• Prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Supplemental life, accident, and cancer insurance
• Tuition and license reimbursement
• Uniform reimbursement
• MD Ortho – Free Telemedicine & Direct Orthopedic Services
• Garner Health – Expert Doctor Matching & Healthcare Savings
• Free membership to our on-site wellness center
• On-site credit union, hair salon, massage therapy, and esthetician services
• Discounted movie tickets
• Employee Emergency Relief Fund
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$13 - $18 / Hour

Schedule

Shifts are 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Schedule days will vary, and every other weekend is required.