Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Activity Assistant will create and handle the logistics for daily, weekly, and weekend events to engage our residents. They will speak to participants to get feedback, manage volunteers, and deliver fun, safe events while on time and under budget. They should be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

To succeed as an Activity Assistant, candidates should strive to stage entertaining, engaging activities that will appeal to the age and physical or emotional condition of the resident. Candidates should be observant, driven, creative, and caring.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
• Handling logistics to make the event possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and visitors.
• Observing participants at events gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve events.
• Keeping records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
• Reporting medical concerns or observations.
• Ensuring that events are well-provisioned, the event staff is trained and prepared, and that the event takes place on time and within budget.
• Providing participants with instructions for the event.
• Adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.
• Driving facility bus or van to various outings or appointments.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prefer two years experience in a social or recreational program.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 25 pounds to a maximum of 75 pounds.

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