About

• Description
• Purpose
• The Activity Assistant supports the Program Director in leading and executing the Activity
• program for the community. The Activity Assistant carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill
• the standards of the Activity program. The Activity Assistant works closely with the Program
• Director.
• Qualifications
• • Two years’ college in a heath care field or an activities professional by a recognized
• accrediting body.
• • Experience in a senior housing environment strongly preferred.
• • Two years’ experience in recreation preferred.
• • Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
• • Acceptable Driving Record.
• • Prefer CDL Driver’s License, or the ability/willingness to obtain CDL.
• • Must have the ability to work effectively with technology and maintain or assist in
• maintaining our SMILE family engagement/calendar creator platform
• • Must have an acceptable driving record that allows driver to be insured on the company
• insurance
• Areas of Primary Responsibility
• • Assists the Program Director with planning, developing, and preparing a variety
• of exercise, social, recreational and educational events.
• • Arranges medical transportation for residents.
• • Assists with the production of the community monthly calendar newsletter.
• • Assists with move-in process by providing information and guidance to new 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
• • Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and
• suggests adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• • Ability to drive a company vehicle (required driver).
• • Other duties as assigned
• • Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• Physical/Sensory Requirements
• The Activity Assistant is a highly active position, with the person leading physical activities for
• the residents. The Activity Assistant position requires long stretches on one’s feet and long
• stretches requiring the person to drive the community van