Activities assistant Jobs in Glendale, AZ

Full-Time Activity Assistant (Tuesday-Saturday)

Join our welcoming senior living community and make a difference every day! We're seeking a Full-Time Activity Assistant to help plan and lead engaging activities that bring joy, connection, and purpose to our residents' daily lives.

In this role, you'll support fun and meaningful programs that promote residents' physical, mental, and social well-being while helping maintain a warm, positive community atmosphere.

Schedule : Full-time, Tuesday-Saturday

If you enjoy working with seniors, are creative and compassionate, and want a rewarding role where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans, organizes and participates in daily activities and special events.
• Assists in conducting New Resident Orientation.
• Tracks attendance and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Conducts daily activities following community's policies and procedures.
• Interacts with residents and their families to ensure activity needs of residents are being met.
• Provides transportation for residents using time management and customer service skills.
• Assumes duties of Activity Director in his / her absence.
• Assists in the development of the monthly activities calendar that provides a variety of activities that will stimulate interest by the residents.
• Assists the Activity Director in development of the quarterly newsletter that is used as an information tool for residents and families in addition to being a marketing tool for the community.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity supplies and ensures supplies are in proper working order and stored in a safe manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights.
• Assists with tours and inquires as needed
• Ensures coverage is scheduled to maintain resident activity schedule.
• Recruits and assists in organizing volunteers.
• Assists the Activities Director in promoting resident participation in daily activities.
• Educates residents on Emergency Plan.
• Participates in and assists with procedures associated with emergency drills and actual emergency situations within the community
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Education / Experience : High school degree or equivalent preferred. Previous experience working in a care facility desired. Certified Activity Director, Recreational Therapist, or Occupational Therapist is desired. Must have previous experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Publisher, Print Shop, and the ability to work with other applicable software.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements : Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds frequently. Drives and / or accompanies residents to outside activities frequently, occasionally in inclement weather.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.