Activities Assistant - Regency at Regency at Augusta

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Activities AssistantLocation: Fishersville, VirginiaOne Family. One Community.Do you want to add fun, life enriching activities to the lives of our Senior Community? Join our Award-Winning Team today! Currently seeking an Activities Assistant at our Regency at Augusta Assisted Living Community. This Team Member will help plan, coordinate, and deliver programs and activities to our community in conjunction with our Director of Activities. Our community is united by our Guiding Principle of Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™. Through Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Residents First, and Teamwork, we promote a culture of trusted care and engagement that fosters meaningful, purposeful work. We believe our actions impact the quality of care we provide, both individually and as a team. Our mission is to embrace each day as an opportunity to make a positive difference with this promise and pledge.If you are looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others and you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives, come join our team! We offer competitive wages, benefits, training, and the opportunity for growth. We welcome you to apply and join our family today as our Activities Assistant!We Are All Family™ResponsibilitiesAssist the Director of Activities to develop and promote Activities Programs that are designed to promote the residents’ active involvement with each other, their families, and the community providing social, physical, intellectual, and recreational activities in a planned, coordinated, and structured manner.Assist in the creation of the monthly community newsletter and calendar of activitiesAssist with obtaining a historical and interest profile for each resident.At the direction of the Director of Activities, contact caterers, entertainers, and others to arrange for scheduled events.Facilitate socialization among residents.Chaperone activities outside the community.Drive the Company van for residents’ activities.Participate actively with marketing on combined events.Plan, coordinate and implement decorating of the community for special events, seasons and holidays.QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent, GEDExperience in a Senior Living setting a plusStrong work ethic and positive team attitudePatience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly.Neat appearance, adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene are expected.Must be able to pass a criminal background check.Regency at AugustaShenandoah Valley’s newest senior living community, Regency at Augusta, located in Fishersville, combines the care you need with the lifestyle you enjoy. Shaped by the importance of family, our comfortable community welcomes new residents with open arms and a smile. As part of a community encouraging socialization, relaxation and fun, residents and team quickly feel as if they are always surrounded by family.