Activities Assistant Position Available

Reports to: Memory Care Director

Position Summary: The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the day to day delivery of resident centered activities and programs for Spring Village at Dover. Under the supervision of the Memory Care Program Director, the Activities Assistant will assist in the development and leading of the community’s resident centered activities and volunteer programs and services for the community.

Core Competencies:

• Building customer loyalty
• Building trust
• Communication
• Contributing to team success
• Managing work (time management)
• Stress tolerance
• Technical / Professional knowledge

Experience and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• One year job related experience preferred in senior living communities
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members to be involved in the activities and various scheduled social events of the community
• Maintains current driver’s license and is able to safely drive Spring Village at Dover van
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Demonstrates good customer service skills
• Demonstrates good organizational, time management, and follow through skills
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Essential Duties:

• Assists in maintaining a balanced resident centered activity program for the community
• Assists in preparing the activity calendar and newsletter with the coordination of immediate supervisor
• Conducts and/or assists with planned resident activities, programs, and services throughout the community
• Assists, invites, and encourages residents to participate in activities
• Assists residents to and from activity areas when necessary
• Records and documents resident participation
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, and craft services
• As applicable, responsible for daily care of animals and/or plants within the activities program and services
• Works with volunteers and oversees their activities as needed
• Encourages positive resident relations
• Reads, reviews, and notates in Communication Log to learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and/or behavioral changes as well as activity information

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person