Therapeutic Activities Assistant

About the role

Join the most fun department in town! As an Activities Assistant at Community LIFE, you’ll support the Activities Coordinator in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing therapeutic activities for older adults at our day center. Duties vary daily—this role is anything but boring!

A Driver's license is required, as you’ll occasionally travel to participants' homes within the community to conduct activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing therapeutic activities for older adults
• Collaborate with the Activities Coordinator and Day Center staff
• Take on a leadership role in the absence of the Activities Coordinator
• Use your skills, talents, and creativity to enhance and advance activity programming
• Occasionally travel to participants' homes to conduct activities

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Willingness to continue with credit and non-credit classes to advance and enhance skills
• One year of experience working with the frail or elderly
• One year of experience providing therapeutic activities in a social setting
• Valid Driver’s license

Skills

• Ability to work cooperatively with team members
• Creativity and willingness to enhance activity programming
• Leadership skills for stepping in when the Activities Coordinator is absent

About us

Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence, and quality of life. We bring together experts in geriatric medicine and care to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, helping older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our services include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation, and more.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance
• 4 weeks Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Appreciation events

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM