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in Hershey, PA
Community Life Assistant
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | 451 Sand Hill Road Hershey, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Works to encourage resident participation in activities. Assists the Community Life Coordinator and/or Community Life Associate with daily activities.
Routine Functions of the Position:
- Leads activities
- Supports and encourages residents to take the lead on various activities to promote a sense of pride.
- Supports the Community Life Coordinator and/or Community Life Associate by assisting wherever needed: shopping, dining out, activities, preparation for events and activities, decorating etc.
- Encouraged to help with the planning of the monthly calendar to implement activities of interest.
- Encouraged to share talents and hobbies with residents to offer diversified activities.
- Transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.
- Constantly promoting a positive encouraging environment to motivate resident participation.
Critical Success Factors:
- Energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative, imaginative
- Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and coworkers. Be an effective listener/empathetic. Effective oral and written language skills.
- Ability to be self motivating.
- Strong motivational skills to positively influence resident participation.
Work Environment:
- Requires standing, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
- Must be capable of operating a variety of company activities-related equipment (ranging from passenger vehicles such as a 14 passenger bus to office equipment, kitchen equipment, gardening tools, games and sports equipment).
- Work place includes the entire building and surrounding grounds; all areas necessitated by off-site trips and events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred but not required.
- Education: High School diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license: must have clean driving record with no major violations.
Requirements
Full time 9:30 am to 5:30pm and 12-8 pm