What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Meadow Brook Senior Living?
PT Sunday-Wednesday (9a-5p)
Activities Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
- Brainstorming ideas for activities
- Creating schedules that detail the activities by day, week and month
- Advertising activities that are open to the public
- Attending or leading activities to ensure that events go smoothly
- Adhering to budgetary guidelines when planning activities
- Working with vendors to provide food, music, supplies and services for activities as needed
- Soliciting feedback from participants to identify what worked well and what areas of improvement exist
- Keeping detailed records of activities to track participation rates, costs and other metrics
Activities Assistant Qualifications and Skills:
- Creative thinking skills to continuously plan unique events
- Budgeting skills to control activity costs
- Organizational skills to plan multiple events at once
- Interpersonal skills to interact positively with other staff members and activity participants
- Computer skills to use email, word processing, record keeping and spreadsheet software
- Problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles before and during activities
- Written communication skills to compile participant surveys and activity reports
- Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid
Activities Assistant Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Valid State Issued Driver’s License and must be 21 years of age.