Activity Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Part time   Activity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social / recreational program for residents in our Traditional assisted living community. Activities include but are not limited to : spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, and health / wellness.

Responsibilities :

Under the direction of the Activity Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director

Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities

Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health / wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures

Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner

Provide 1 : 1 “well / social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas

Requirements :

Must have experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.