Recreation Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living At Christiansburg

Job Location:

Christiansburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Shift: Part-time (16-20 hours/week); Rotating weekends

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When:Every Wednesdayfrom10am-12pm

Location:201 Wheatland Ct. Christiansburg VA

The Activity Assistant assists the Resident Programs team in leading and executing the Resident programs for the community. Resident programs should encompass activities that engage all the senses and provide purposeful daily social and physical events that meet state requirements. The Activity Assistant carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill the mission of the Resident Program Department. The Activity Assistant provides transportation when needed provides support to the Program Director as needed and implements resident activities on a daily basis.

Qualifications

A high school degree additional college experience preferred but not required

Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.

Two years experience in activities strongly preferred.

Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.

Must have a clear and insurable driving record current drivers license and willingness to drive a passenger van.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

Assists the Resident Program team with planning developing and preparing a variety of exercises social recreational and educational events.

Conducts all transportation as well as medical transportation for residents.

Maintains knowledge of communities services and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.

Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.

Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among the staff and monitors/attends activities with other disciplines as necessary.

Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and makes adjustments corrections and changes as necessary.

Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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