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Activities Assistant - Full-Time or Part-Time
- Workplace Type
- Onsite
- Location
- Westerville, Ohio
Job Description:
Activities Assistant - Full-Time or Part-Time
Inniswood Village · Westerville, OH
About Us
Inniswood Village in Westerville, OH is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area. We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation's largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.
We are seeking an Activities Assistant who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors.
The Role
Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and are highly motivated, seeking social, intellectual, and creative engagement. To meet these needs, life enrichment assistants help the team program and facilitate a wide range of activities.
Essential Functions
- Assist the Director of Life Enrichment/Life Enrichment Leader in developing life enrichment activities
- Assist in directing and supervising all volunteers
- Act on behalf of the Director of Life Enrichment whenever they are not in the facility
- Lead activities on scheduled workdays
- Plan and run art and craft programs
- Organize community games such as bingo, trivia, Wordle, Connections, cornhole, pickleball, beach volleyball, and more
- Plan and host seasonal celebrations
- Organize programs such as men's group, armchair travel, happy hour, and game tournaments
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Three to five years working with the elderly preferred, but not required
- Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation
- Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the internet
Desired Qualifications
- Background in teaching or leading educational programs
- Experience in event planning
- Knowledge of senior fitness and activities
- Background in the arts, crafting, and/or gardening
- Interest in history, theater, music, literature, and design/visual arts
- Strong organizational skills
- Comfort with various technologies
- Working knowledge of Microsoft
- Ability to drive a 12-passenger bus
Personal Qualities
- Engaging personality
- High energy
- Patience and compassion
- Motivation and initiative
- Adaptability
- Team contribution
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to occasionally lift 30 lbs.
Benefits
National Church Residences offers an excellent total rewards package:
- Medical: PPO and HDHP with HSA; National Church Residences pays, on average, 75–80% of all costs
- Dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, plus flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement plan with pre-tax contributions and a 100% match up to 5% of pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts on tickets, retail, and more
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
- Wellbeing programs, including an employee assistance program (EAP), tobacco cessation, weight loss, and more
Programs may vary depending on full-time, part-time, or contingent status.
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About Nationalchurchresidences
Non-profit Organizations
National Church Residences supports a wide range of housing and healthcare services. As a not-for-profit organization, our vision is to enhance the quality of life for all seniors, allowing them to remain in their homes for life, and our goal is to serve 100,000 seniors by 2030. We believe every senior should lead a vibrant, healthy, and independent life. Since 1961, our mission has been to provide quality housing that meets the diverse and evolving needs of seniors. With over 340 communities across 27 states, we are the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing and the leading employer of service coordinators. In addition to residential senior communities, we offer home and community-based services and permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and disabled individuals.
- Employees
- 1647
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Headquarters
- Columbus, OH
- Founded
- 1961
- Location
- 2335 North Bank Drive, Columbus, OH 43220, US
- Specialties
- Senior Services, Housing, Health Care, and Real Estate
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Activities Assistant Jobs in the United States
Browse activities assistant jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Pacs, LCB Senior Living, Sunriseseniorliving and others. Listings that show pay range from $36,000 to $45,000 a year. As an Activities Assistant, you will be responsible for planning and implementing recreational activities and events to enhance the quality of life for individuals, especially seniors, in various settings such as retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and community centers. This role requires creativity, compassion, and excellent organizational skills. The job market for Activities Assistants is growing due to the increasing demand for programs that promote physical, social, and emotional well-being. The yearly salary range typically falls between $25,000 to $40,000, depending on experience and location. Key skills and tools for this role include event planning, communication, adaptability, and knowledge of recreational resources in the community. Consider the cost of living and work-life balance when exploring opportunities in this field.
Hiring snapshot
Based on the 50 most recent activities assistant listings
- 50
- listings analysed
- $36,000
- median listed pay
- 0%
- remote
- 48
- posted in the last week
Employers hiring now
Where the openings are
- Post, TX3
- Arlington Heights, IL2
- Westerville, OH1
- Hilliard, OH1
- Columbus, OH1
- Lakewood, NJ1
Listed pay
6 listings show a salary
- $36,000–$45,000
- range
- $36,000
- median
- ~$18/hr
- hourly
Work arrangement
100% on-site
42% part-time · 32% full-time · 22% other
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