Activities Assistant

About the Opportunity

We guide our work by the core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, Employee First.

Participates with the Activities Director in creating a multi‑faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation, and leadership. Assists the Activities Director in leading activities and encouraging resident participation. Assists with designated administrative tasks such as posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating resident sign‑up sheets, and ordering supplies. Helps provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community projects.

Supports and encourages resident leaders to promote a sense of pride. If applicable, transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.
• Can communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff, and be an effective, empathetic listener.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written language skills.
• Possesses knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Can motivate and positively influence residents.

• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred but not required.

Wisteria Place is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.