Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant -

Join our warm and vibrant community at The Promenade at Blue Hill, where we're dedicated to maintaining an embracing environment of individuality and respect for our seniors.

Wage:

$18.65–$20.00 per hour

As an Activities Assistant, you will create and lead engaging social activities that promote the respect and dignity of each person, while supporting the emotional health of residents with declining memory impairments. With a focus on personal care needs and self-esteem, this role will be a perfect fit for someone with a passion for working with seniors and a strong desire to make a positive impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to Director of Recreation and Country Cottage Coordinator
• Has Strong Communication Skills and Ability to Interact with residents/some with memory impairments
• Is able to problem solve and has Positive interpersonal Skills, is energetic and personable with others
• Able to motivate residents to participate in activities and is sensitive to the needs of each individual
• Helps residents to use equipment and supplies, plan and direct creative arts program, music activities, cooking and baking activities, and leads in indoor and outdoor activities
• Plans and escorts residents on community trips (shopping, lunch outings, parks and museums) and Ability to Support Challenging Behaviors in Senior Population
• Creates monthly calendar for Supportive Living Program and promotes, organizes and runs all activities
• Able to work individually and part of a team and is flexible to meet with changing needs of resident population
• Enthusiastic and positive about role and assists in planning programs that provide socialization, relaxation and recreation

Days required:

• Sundays and Mondays 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Benefits

PTO

Free Lunch

Qualifications:

• Some evening hours/flexibility required

Job Type: PART_TIME - join our dynamic team with flexible scheduling

Location: Pearl River, New York

Join our team and become part of a community that truly cares. Apply now to become our next Activities Assistant!