Activities Assistant Spring Village Danbury Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $18.50 - $20.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Recreation therapy Program design Nursing home experience Experience working with individuals with disabilities Volunteer management Inventory management Resident hobbies assistance Working with seniors Time management Full Job Description Job Summary Join our vibrant team as an Activities Assistant and become a vital part of enriching the lives of seniors in a caring, dynamic environment. In this role, under the supervision of the Activities Coordinator, you will assist with the day-to-day delivery of resident centered, including memory care and dementia-friendly, activities and programs. Your enthusiasm and creativity will help foster a warm community atmosphere where residents feel valued, connected, and inspired to enjoy each day to the fullest.

Core Competencies:

• Building customer loyalty
• Building trust
• Communication
• Contributing to team success
• Managing work (time management)
• Stress tolerance

Experience and Qualifications:

• Prior activities experience in assisted living or nursing home settings is required
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's care, dementia care, geriatrics, and senior living environments
• Proven skills in event planning, program development, and recreational therapy techniques
• Strong communication skills to effectively connect with residents, families, and team members
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or memory impairments
• Ability to coordinate multiple resident events while managing schedule logistics efficiently
• Compassionate attitude with a genuine interest in enhancing seniors' quality of life through engaging activities

Essential Duties:

• Assists in maintaining a balanced resident centered activity program for the community
• Assists in preparing the activity calendar with the coordination of immediate supervisor
• Conducts and/or assists with planned resident, including memory care and dementia-friendly activities, programs, and services throughout the community,
• Assists, invites, and encourages residents to participate in activities
• Assists residents to and from activity areas when necessary
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, and craft services
• Works with volunteers and oversees their activities as needed
• Encourages positive resident relations
• Additional tasks as assigned by management team

Schedule:

Tuesday thru Saturday 8am-4pm

Pay:

$18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person