Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Assistant -

Join our warm and vibrant community at The Promenade at Blue Hill, where we're dedicated to maintaining an embracing environment of individuality and respect for our seniors.

Wage:

$18.65–$20.00 per hour

As an Activities Assistant , you will create and lead engaging social activities that promote the respect and dignity of each person, while supporting the emotional health of residents with declining memory impairments. With a focus on personal care needs and self-esteem, this role will be a perfect fit for someone with a passion for working with seniors and a strong desire to make a positive impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to Director of Recreation and Country Cottage Coordinator
• Has Strong Communication Skills and Ability to Interact with residents/some with memory impairments
• Is able to problem solve and has Positive interpersonal Skills, is energetic and personable with others
• Able to motivate residents to participate in activities and is sensitive to the needs of each individual
• Helps residents to use equipment and supplies, plan and direct creative arts program, music activities, cooking and baking activities, and leads in indoor and outdoor activities
• Plans and escorts residents on community trips (shopping, lunch outings, parks and museums) and Ability to Support Challenging Behaviors in Senior Population
• Creates monthly calendar for Supportive Living Program and promotes, organizes and runs all activities
• Able to work individually and part of a team and is flexible to meet with changing needs of resident population
• Enthusiastic and positive about role and assists in planning programs that provide socialization, relaxation and recreation

Days required:

• Sundays and Mondays 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

• Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Benefits

PTO

Free Lunch

Qualifications:
• Some evening hours/flexibility required

Job Type: PART_TIME - join our dynamic team with flexible scheduling

Location: Pearl River, New York

Join our team and become part of a community that truly cares. Apply now to become our next Activities Assistant!