Activities Assistant

WHO ARE WE?

If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. At Freedom Village Bradenton, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You'll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services - one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country.

We offer jobs in Bradenton, FL, at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise. You'll join a team that's passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We're committed to delivering the very best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. With integrity, a solid work ethic and empathy for older adults, you can create a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at Freedom Village of Bradenton.

About The Role

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents.

YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL…

• Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support, and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident's activity attendance.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in journalism, creative writing, music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.
  
  

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement
• Freedom Village Bradenton has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!
  
  

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Shift: Full-time (Weekends and some weekdays 9am-5pm)