Activities Assistant

Responsible to assist the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

• Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large, and one-on-one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures; accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support resident programming.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior; report maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1‑year activity experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services, or long‑term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one‑on‑one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good work ethic.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English.

• Stand; sit for extended periods while conducting activity programs.
• Bend, squat to interact with residents or work with activity supplies.
• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
• Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of activity supplies.
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and carry objects.
• Speak clearly and make oneself understood in face‑to‑face interactions.
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, warnings, etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, and communicate with others.

• Works indoors in a climate‑controlled environment majority of the time.
• Works outdoors in seasonal weather for periods of time to conduct field trips.

• 20–25 hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with 2 days during the week and alternating weekends.
• Combination of full and half days during the week based on operational needs.
• Work schedule and hours may vary from week to week.

• This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs prevail.
• Great Lakes Management Company is an at‑will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.