Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at the Orchards of Minnetonka Senior Living as our Activities Assistant! *Preferred Schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off. Some evenings.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• DailyPay

Activities Assistant Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.
• Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Drive Community Van
• Other duties as assigned.

Activities Assistant Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Memory Care Experience Preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.

*Preferred Schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off.