Activities Assistant - Interim
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Great Lakes Mgmt Co
MN
Summary
The Activities Assistant supports the Director of Life Enrichment in planning and leading diverse programs to meet the social, physical, and emotional needs of residents. Responsibilities include facilitating group activities, assessing resident needs, and coordinating transportation for outings.
Job Description
Hayden Grove of St. Anthony is looking for an energetic, friendly Activities Assistant to join our team! This interim position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with seniors, creating engaging experiences, and bringing energy and positivity to our community.
Job Objective(s):
Responsible to assist Director of Life Enrichment in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs in an Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care setting.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
- 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.
- Strong organizational skills
- Good work ethic
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
- Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.
- Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
- Lead small, large and one on one activity programs with seniors.
- Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
- 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.
- Maintain the STSW bus interior and exterior.
- Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Great Lakes Management (GLM) is a Minnesota-based real estate firm that provides development, property management, marketing, home healthcare and consulting services to property owners and investors. GLM operates an expansive portfolio of multi-family, mixed-use, student housing, senior communities along with a variety of office and retail projects. GLM serves the needs of a diverse group of owners including private investors, institutional & private equity firms, charitable foundations, not-for-profit organizations, Community Development Agencies and Economic Development Authorities.
At GLM we don’t have a job - we have a Mission – to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We are driven by our core values of Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork. We come to work ready to win the day, every day, which creates a dynamic work environment where employees feel empowered to succeed through support, encouragement and opportunity.
Founded
1987
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Commercial Real Estate
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Plymouth, Minnesota
Great Lakes Management (GLM) is a Minnesota-based real estate firm that provides development, property management, marketing, home healthcare and consulting services to property owners and investors. GLM operates an expansive portfolio of multi-family, mixed-use, student housing, senior communities along with a variety of office and retail projects. GLM serves the needs of a diverse group of owners including private investors, institutional & private equity firms, charitable foundations, not-for-profit organizations, Community Development Agencies and Economic Development Authorities.
At GLM we don’t have a job - we have a Mission – to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We are driven by our core values of Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork. We come to work ready to win the day, every day, which creates a dynamic work environment where employees feel empowered to succeed through support, encouragement and opportunity.
Founded
1987
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Commercial Real Estate
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Plymouth, Minnesota
