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Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford
Activity 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.
$33,791 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Pay Range:
$15-$17 per hour.Schedule:
Part-time - Every Tuesday; Rotating days and weekends Check this out! Wednesdays just got a whole lot more exciting because we're bringing you Walk-In-Wednesday ! Stop by our community to explore the many new and exciting, in-demand careers with representatives from each department in one location.When:
Every Wednesday from 10am-12pmLocation:
7886 Lee Hwy. Radford, VA The Activity Assistant assists the Resident Programs team in leading and executing the Resident programs for the community. Resident programs should encompass activities that engage all the senses and provide purposeful daily social and physical events that meet state requirements. The Activity Assistant carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill the mission of the Resident Program Department. The Activity Assistant provides transportation when needed, provides support to the Program Director as needed and implements resident activities on a daily basis. Qualifications- A high school degree, additional college experience preferred but not required
- Experience in a senior living environment strongly preferred.
- Two years' experience in activities strongly preferred.
- Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
- Must have a clear and insurable driving record, current drivers license and willingness to drive a passenger van. Areas of Primary Responsibility
- Assists the Resident Program team with planning, developing, and preparing a variety of exercises, social, recreational and educational events.
- Conducts all transportation as well as medical transportation for residents.
- Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
- Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
- Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among the staff and monitors/attends activities with other disciplines as necessary.
- Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and makes adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned