About the Role
We are looking for a positive, compassionate activities assistant to work with residents during scheduled activity events. The activities assistant will handle the daily logistics and make an effort to engage residents. They will speak to residents to get feedback, and deliver fun, and safe events while on time and under budget. You should be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
- Implement activities that accommodate those with special needs.
- Handle logistics for events, including making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
- Observe participants at events to gauge enjoyment and obtain feedback for improvement.
- Keep records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
- Report medical concerns or observations.
- Ensure events are well-provisioned, staff are trained and prepared, and events take place on time and within budget.
- Provide participants with instructions for the event.
- Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures.
Requirements
- Must be willing to do Background Check
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Time management skills
- Observant
- Driven
- Creative
- Caring
Location
- In person
Work Type
- Part-time
- 4-8 hour shift
- Day/Evening shift
Equal Opportunity
- Equal opportunity employer
