PT Activity Assistant, Thursday-Sunday (9am-5pm)

The Dunwoody Village Recreation/Activity Department is devoted to empowering residents who reside in our Care Center to live life to the fullest. We respect and encourage their right to pursue leisure interests that bring them pleasure and preserve their dignity. Over 3,000 recreation programs are offered every year with the goal of keeping our residents cognitively, emotionally, and socially fulfilled. The Recreation Staff engages residents to realize their full potential through a wide variety of leisure activities.  We are looking to fill a Part Time Activity Assistant to work Thursday-Sunday from 9am-5pm. This position also requires working a holiday rotation.  The Activity Assistant is responsible for developing and implementing both group and individual recreation programs. Additional duties include but not limited to: Plan, develop and implement group recreation programs such as exercise class, word games, horticulture, arts and crafts etc. Inform Residents of daily events and escort Residents to and from group programs Identifies the individual abilities of residents and plans recreation programs to accommodate those abilities. Maintains a daily record of resident’s participation in group and individual programs. Assists Manager in evaluating the effectiveness of program and participation levels of residents. To be considered for the job, candidates must meet the following requirements: Must be able to work a weekend and holiday rotation High School graduate Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Office, Facetime, and iTunes Able to read aloud to a group and or individual Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills Organization & time management skills Able to work both independently and with supervision Cheerfulness, positive attitude and the ability to motivate people. Genuine liking and respect for the elderly, physically and cognitively impaired. While we certainly prefer candidates with relevant experience in Long Term Care or the Recreation Field, we are happy to train motivated persons with a desire to work with older adults. A position at Dunwoody Village may be just what you’re looking for! Here’s what “THE DUNWOODY DIFFERENCE” means: We are a financially stable, self-sustaining, and highly regarded CCRC. We have a 46-year track record of providing exceptional resident care while building a supportive and caring work environment. We hold ourselves to a higher standard of resident care because we do not have to answer to shareholders as in the for-profit CCRC environment. Our employees don’t have to worry about being bought out by a larger “chain.” We are one of the few 5-star rated facilities in the region and we pride ourselves on a standard of providing exceptional care to our residents while maintaining a welcoming/supportive environment for our team members! We are easy to get to! Our employees who drive have access to ample free parking and our campus is easily accessible via public transportation from 69st Terminal. Bus Routes 104 and 120 are located directly across the street from our campus. We also offer PTO, 403b retirement plan, and semi-annual bonuses. Qualified applicants may reply to this ad with a resume by emailing it HR. Applicants may also download and print an application at www.dunwoody.org/careers and click on the word "applications" in blue. Upon completion, fax to (610) 359-4449 or email with "PT Activity Assistant" in the subject line.Due to high volume of applicants, we will only contact qualified candidates who meet the above requirements. Please no phone calls about the position. All offers of positions are contingent based upon successful completion of a background check, 2 completed references, drug screen, COVID vaccination and Influenza record. The health and safety of our team members and residents are our most important priority. With this in mind, we do require that all Dunwoody Village employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemptions based on religious beliefs and qualifying medical reasons will be considered. Dunwoody Village is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Come join our team today! Learn more about the Dunwoody Difference at www.dunwoody.org

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