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Great Lakes Management

Activities Assistant

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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.

$34,674 / year median in Minnesota

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Join our team at the Orchards of Minnetonka Senior Living as our Activities Assistant! •Preferred Schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off. Some evenings.
Benefits:
401(k)
Match Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays DailyPay Activities Assistant Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program. Assess resident s recreational and social needs. Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors. 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 the resident programming. Drive Community Van Other duties as assigned.
Activities Assistant Qualifications:
Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population. Memory Care Experience Preferred 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. •Preferred Schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off. Wednesday - Sunday , 8:30am - 5:00pm Off Every Monday and Tuesday 40 hours per week