Job Title: Activities Assistant
Location: The Residence at Kenilworth Park, Washington, DC 20019
Hours: Full Time with Rotating Weekends
Job Summary:
Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their
lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. Comfortable driving company car and/or
14 passenger van.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with
or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
Leads assigned Activity programs
Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision
for each activity.
Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents
confined to their rooms.
Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the
bulletin board.
Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and
introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to
the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties
to honor residents.
Covers reception desk, when needed
Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each
activity by residents as required by state law.
Assists Activity Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one
and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must have valid Driver’s License
Comfortable driving company car and/or 14 passenger van
Preferred experience in Senior Living Activities Department
