Activity Assistant - The Eliot at Catskill

The Activities Assistant coordinates programs and activities to provide life-enriching events for our residents and the community. Strengthen resident involvement through encouragement.

Hourly pay $16.00 / hour.  We are seeking a full time assistant.  Your schedule witll be 9am - 5pm Sunday through Thursday (OR)  Tuesday through Saturday.  This includes one weekday from11am - 7pm. 

Assistant Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the Director of Recreation, plan and implement activities in the following categories: physical (exercise), social, recreational, intellectual/educational, creative, entertainment, religious, service/volunteering and special requests of the residents.

Organize and facilitate a committee of residents and community members to work on issues of planning for activities and volunteer needs.

Facilitate socialization among residents.

Invite and/or remind residents to participate in planned activities.

Promote activities in a way that piques residents' interest. Chaperone activities outside the facility.

Conduct/Lead activities as needed/requested by Activities Director.

Support and encourage other staff members to conduct activities.

Review the activity assessment for each resident after move-in and review annually.

Provide input for the resident assistance plan and volunteer plan.

Plan and assist in implementing the decoration of the facility for special events, seasons and holidays.

Identify needed supplies for planned activities, and submit to Activity Director.

Coordinate with the kitchen food needs for scheduled activities.

Assist with planning and implementing marketing events that promote the facility to potential residents.

Arrange transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.

Identify areas that could benefit from the support of volunteers.

Identify and contact local organizations that could benefit from the talents of residents

Ensure activity area is set in advance of planned activity.

Maintain a safe, clean and neat  Activity area at all times.

Ensure that Activity Area is left clean each evening for the following day.

Recruit, train and assist specific volunteers to meet facility needs.

Recruit resident volunteers to meet the needs of the facility and other organizations in the community.

Accept on-call responsibilities as assigned

Carry out other duties as assigned by Administrative team

Manage calendar of events

Assistant Qualifications:  

Experience in activity planning with older adults preferred

Experience and interest in working with residents / older adults

Experience in volunteering

Evidence of creativity

Demonstrated organizational skills

Mature, pleasant, friendly and cheerful personality

Must read, write and understand English. Bilingual, Spanish is a plus.