SA - Activities Assistant

Start a rewarding career with a great team!

Spring Arbor Senior Living of Richmond has a part time and full time opportunity for enthusiastic and engaging Activities Assistants. Under the guidance and direction of the Activity & Wellness Director, the Activities Assistant will assist in planning and organizing the Assisted Living activity program with an emphasis on the wellness, spiritual development, recreation, educational development and continued involvement in the community of all residents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creating and Coordinating

• Create and direct group and one-on-one activities for residents in the community within budget while keeping records and receipts
• Develop and implement activities in accordance with community policies and state guidelines
• Maintain attendance records of residents’ participation
• Decorate house for holidays and activities and update bulletin boards as needed
• Maintain activity room, arrange furniture and supplies for activities and clean up when activities are complete

Marketing

• Market the community through activities
• Create and distribute monthly newsletter and activities calendar to residents, families and prospects
• Involve residents and families in volunteer work and implement volunteer programs in the local community

Other Duties

• Maintain open communication with residents and residents’ families
• Transport residents for scheduled activities and appointments
• Perform other related duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong interest in working with the senior population
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action
• Self motivated and independent
• Pleasant, friendly, and helpful at all times
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Dependable

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years experience in a work related environment preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office preferred
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• General understanding of the needs of seniors
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
• Flexibility in scheduling to assist with weekend and evening programming for the residents
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment

Just as a family makes a house a home, our family of dedicated professionals makes Spring Arbor a place where our residents feel loved, like an extension of the family. Spring Arbor has continued to build on its successes, owning and operating 24 senior living communities throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. From Residential Assisted Living to Memory Care, our team nurtures each resident's independence by promoting dignity and choice in a setting of compassionate care. Join our team and work with us here. You’ll love it!

Spring Arbor Senior Living offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, great growth potential and an excellent work environment.

Our company follows all CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines. Team safety and the care of our residents comes first! In order to join the Spring Arbor team you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If there is a medical or religious reason preventing you from receiving an available COVID-19 vaccination, and you are selected as a candidate for consideration, we have an accommodations process in place to evaluate those requests.

Spring Arbor Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#IND123