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Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Recreation Activities Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,750 / year median in Maryland
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Recreation Activities Assistant
As a Recreation Activities Assistant, you will have a unique opportunity to enhance the lives of the residents you serve. Your time, attention, and creative activities will bring joy to their days. You will also have the opportunity to be part of resident care plans and documentation, enhancing you professional skill set.
LOCATIONThis position is based at Smith-Kogod Residence, located at 6105 Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland.
SHIFTS & STATUSThis is a
OUR RECREATION ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
POSITIONThe primary focus for our Recreation Activities Assistant to assist the Activity Team in implementing activities to meet the mental, social and emotional needs of residents with the goal of maintaining their functioning at an optimal level. This position reports to the Activities Director.As a Recreation Activities Assistant, you will have a unique opportunity to enhance the lives of the residents you serve. Your time, attention, and creative activities will bring joy to their days. You will also have the opportunity to be part of resident care plans and documentation, enhancing you professional skill set.
ABOUT CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE
COMMUNITIESCharles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is a faith-based nonprofit senior services organization located in Rockville, Maryland, delivering quality care and meaningful life experiences to older adults with dignity and compassion rooted in Jewish values. Our team of over 1,000 members represent a very wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and faiths.PEOPLE WHO
MATTEREvery associate - guided by our values and mission - contributes to our sustained place as a leader and has an important role in our success. Entry level or seasoned, our associates experience the rewards of working for a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to creating an engaging community for aging adults. Our team-oriented environment provides exceptional opportunities for personal growth and professional development.EMPLOYEE
BENEFITSOur total rewards package includes competitive compensation, health benefits through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield, a retirement plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, credit union, and proximity to public transportation.LOCATIONThis position is based at Smith-Kogod Residence, located at 6105 Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland.
SHIFTS & STATUSThis is a
FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT
position on the DAY shift, Sunday through Thursday, with hours from 9:30AM to 6:00PM.MAINRESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.
- Transport residents to and from unit programs and special activities off the unit.
- Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated.
- Provide documentation on each resident's participation in activities, small groups and one-to-ones.
- Communicate with resident/family about activity programs.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
- Coordinate activities with and refer resident / family to other departments when necessary.
- Provide routine contact with Expressive Therapist, Nursing Personnel, and other team members to exchange information regarding residents' progress.
- Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as appointed.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and improvement of services.
- Create and maintain an atmosp of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
- Attend and participate in workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term-care field. Maintain a professional status.
- Attend and participate in annual in-service training programs.
- Report all unsafe conditions and equipment immediately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Juggle multiple active priorities, ensuring all deliverables meet internal standards to be executed in a deadline-driven environment.