Activities Assistant

Job Title: Activities Assistant Location: The Residences at Benning Metro 4501 Blaine Street NE Washington, DC 20019 Hours: Full Time Job Summary: Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. Comfortable driving company car and/or 14 passenger van. Duties and Responsibilities: The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.


Leads assigned Activity programs


Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.


Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.


Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation. Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the


bulletin board.


Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.


Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.


Covers reception desk, when needed


Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.


Assists Activity Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program. May perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:


High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.


Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


Must have valid Driver's License


Comfortable driving company car and/or 14 passenger van Preferred experience in Senior Living Activities Department


Physical Demands:


Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.


Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas. Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings. Physically able to stand for long periods of time.


Benefits:


Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health


FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and


Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued


Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident


referral bonus.