Activities Assistant (PT)

Purpose/Summary

The Lifestyles Activities supports the Lifestyles Activities Director in planning, organizing, and directing activities that include, but are not necessarily limited to, social, physical, spiritual, and educational development as well as a variety of recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and execution of the annual & monthly activity program that will provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, and fulfill the basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs for active living residents; activities should incorporate well-being.
• Oversee activities in accordance with community expectations.
• Assist in the execution of community matchmaking, travel club, business incubation, expedition, and other specialty programming.
• Be aware of the programming budget, communicate any needs or variances to the Lifestyles Activities Director.
• Encourage art, woodworking, hobbies, and craft activities among residents in groups or individually.
• Assist and provide content for a community monthly newsletter in accordance with community policy, with involvement from the General Manager and other department managers.
• Ensure the safety of residents during all activity functions, complying with safety regulations and policies for the community.
• Encourage social communications among residents through group activities and recreation.
• Encourage residents to assist in the planning of activities, events, and/or functions as appropriate.
• Encourage residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs, through visits with chaplain, pastor, elder, or other religious leaders, attendance at religious services whenever possible, spiritual reading material, and other opportunities.
• Encourage intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, and other creative forums.
• Assist the Residents’ Association when requested by the General Manager.
• Maintain a professional work area.
• Support volunteer groups organized by the Lifestyles Activities Director.
• Attend all training as required.
• Participate in internal and external activity programs.
• Maintain residents’ confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Resident’s Rights.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements

• Some college study; degree in recreation or human services-related field a plus
• Effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High-energy, service-oriented personality.
• Demonstrated organization, multi-tasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude towards older adults and their families.