Activities Assistant

The Eliza Jennings Home in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a full time Activities assistant. Hours are from 11 am- 7 pm M-F with some weekends. Flexibility a plus. Activity assistants are responsible for providing life enriching and engaging activities to our assisted living residents. Duties include but are not limited to: Prepare the activity location, set-up and provide supplies; contribute to the development of activities.

Clean-up after activity including returning room to original set-up. Ability to read, comprehend, and effectively follow instructions provided by the Program Director. Facilitate pleasant and safe activities; encourage participation. Accompany residents on field trips. Drive when needed. Submit new ideas to Program Director; assist in the preparation of community calendar.

Visit with residents, providing companionship, interaction and emotional support. Confer with nurse regarding resident health status. Assure safe and sanitary conditions related to activities. Proficient in using a variety of technologies, including computers, iPads, and streaming services. VISION (What we aspire to) Make aging the experience of a lifetime!

MISSION (How we operate) We affirm the dignity and individual worth of older adults and their right to attain the highest possible quality of life. We strive to nurture and sustain their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual health. We are committed to having a community in which every member is equally respected, valued, and empowered