Activities Assistant - Bethesda

Join our vibrant senior living community as a full-time Activity Assistant and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our cherished residents! ...

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must possess knowledge of activities that will meet residents’ mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs.

Must possess excellent writing and editing skills

Must be able to multitask and work with frequent interruptions.

Must possess excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, and staff.

Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.

Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.

Must be able to work independently and as a team to prioritize work load as emergencies arise.

Must possess current, active driver’s license with an excellent driving record. A CDL may be required for large vans in accordance with state requirements.

Must have working knowledge of personal computers, scanners, digital cameras, copiers and printers.

Education/Experience: High school degree or equivalent preferred. Previous experience working in a care facility desired. Certified Activity Director, Recreational Therapist, or Occupational Therapist is desired. Must have previous experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Publisher, Print Shop, and the ability to work with other applicable software.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Drives and/or accompanies residents to outside activities frequently, occasionally in inclement weather.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.