Part Time Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Roland Park Place (RPP) is the only full-service, accredited nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Charm City and a leader in aging services for older adults and their families. RPP offers premier access to Baltimore City life coupled with the comfort and convenience of suburban living — all in a beautiful, landscaped, park-like setting with breathtaking city skyline views. Come see why Roland Park Place is the #1 CCRC in Maryland, #5 in the nation and certified as a Great Place to Work! 

We are not a nursing home or typical retirement community. At our luxury, resort-like community, we are driven to provide our residents with the best hospitality the Baltimore Area has to offer, so our residents don’t have to leave home for an incredible restaurant experience. Come join us in pushing the envelope!

The successful candidate will find great satisfaction in making people happy through hospitality, relationship building, and in helping others develop their potential through strong, effective leadership. 

What you will be doing:  

As a therapeutic reaction assistant, you will participate in resident activities in our residential care and long-term care neighborhoods.  Duties include:

• Designing/planning/facilitating structured (and/or impromptu) programs for residents, 
• Maintaining proper activity documentation, 
• Transporting residents to activities, 
• Maintaining/developing innovative/appropriate therapeutic recreation programming, 
• Maintaining/implementing activity schedules, and 
• Other duties as assigned.  

What we are looking fo r :

• Ability to uphold our core values, and follow policies and procedures.  
• Must be able to take initiative to always find a way to say yes to both our residents and staff.  
• Able to work a flexible schedule, have reliable transportation, and be on time for scheduled shifts. 
• Most importantly have a positive attitude and be able to smile at all times (even under a mask). 
• An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.   
• Two years working with the geriatric population.  
• Previous experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical/cognitive independence.  
• Prefer CTRS/NCCAP certification. 
• Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Manager in the organization, development, and implementation of the community activity programs. They also assist the Therapeutic Recreation manager in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creativity.
• Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being
• Work with volunteers during activities
• Orient and supervise volunteers along with Therapeutic Recreation Manager.
• Document inventory of supplies
• Interview Resident for preference of daily interest

What we offer:

Our full-time associates are offered competitive wages and a best-in-class benefits package which includes: 

• medical/dental/vision insurance, 
• company-paid life insurance/short-term disability/long-term disability, 
• legal plan, 
• identity theft protection, 
• pet insurance, 
• group critical illness insurance, 
• hospital indemnity insurance 
• paid sick/vacation/holidays,
• 403(b) retirement with 4% company match, 
• free meals, 
• free area attraction tickets, 
• tuition reimbursement, 
• employee hardship fund, 
• employee assistance program, 
• free on-site parking, 
• discounted MTA passes, 
• free education/training classes,
• Now offering PayActiv (daily pay option)
• Worksite Wellness Program

We have a culture of development and offer further career opportunities and advancement for our associates.

Come join us at Roland Park Place and see why we continue to be the #1 CCRC in Maryland, #5 in the Nation, and Certified as a Great Place to Work.