Activities Assistant - Summit of Blue Ash

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Job Type:

Reports to: Activities Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours:

Do you want to ENJOY where you work? Evolve Senior Living was founded on our core values that guide our business, define our culture, and shape our identity. These core values represent the collective beliefs and priorities of our organization:

INTEGRITY ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION ENJOYMENT

Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the standard of quality in the senior living sector can and should be elevated – for the staff and residents. Evolve represents the notion of continuous improvement in delivery of services for our seniors, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members, and a commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living industry.

If you are ready to ENJOY what you do and want to evolve with us, then we want to meet you!

Position overview:

The activities assistant is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflect the varied interests of the residents and provide them with meaningful and life enriching activities. They will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and that includes activities in and outside of the community.

Responsibilities:

· Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.

· Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year.

· Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

· Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.

· Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.

· Communicate with the department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events.

· Create a daily/monthly activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, time, and location of programs and log attendance.

· Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to current holiday or event.

· Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.

· Arrange and transport residents for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance, as needed.

· Cultivate and participate in opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects.

· Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, the services provided, healthcare services overall, the residents and employees.

· Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

· Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults.

· Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.

· Must have a valid driver's license within the state of employment.

· Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.

· Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.

· Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled.

· Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly.

· Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities.

· Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.

· Must be able to effectively communicate with others.

· Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write.