Activities Assistant

DePaul • Cheektowaga, NY • 2h ago

Overview

The Activities Assistant creates meaningful opportunities for residents to stay active, engaged, and connected through recreational, social, and wellness programs. Supports activities, events, and outings, encourages resident participation, and helps maintain a positive, welcoming environment while promoting resident well-being, safety, and quality of life.

The pay rate for this position is $17-18/hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

Respects and maintains the confidentiality and rights of residents. Demonstrates a positive and caring attitude toward all residents, staff, and guests.

Organizes, plans, and leads resident activity groups in the area of arts and crafts and senior exercise programs.

Under the direction of the Activities Director helps to manage the operational budget for the program.

Schedule outings so that each resident has the opportunity to participate in at least one outing every other month.

Plan and implement one-on-one activities with residents.

Enable residents to enjoy solitary activities.

Notify residents of activities and assist and encourage them to attend.

Decorate the facility for holidays and make sure decorations are removed within five (5) days following a holiday.

Order supplies for activities according to budget. Ensure that all expenditures are accounted for from the activity expenses and that all receipts are properly recorded and submitted.

Plan facility programs, parties, potluck and other celebrations with the approval of the Administrator.

Attend staff in-service meetings.

Assist with scheduling and facilitating a monthly Resident Council meeting.

Assist with new staff orientation regarding the role of activities.

Possess a working knowledge of Resident's Rights.

Assist in evaluating the overall effectiveness of the Activity Program, including input from the residents at least every six (6) months and document finding.

Ensure that MSDS are available for all substances used in the Activity Department. Keep such materials secure when not in use and supervised.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or requested.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Must have the required references and criminal record check.

Must have a valid New York State Driver's license and a clean driving record that meets Agency's Clean Driving Record Policy.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Ability to communicate with residents and other in the English language.

Ability to read and write English.

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds without mechanical assistance.

Ability to visually observe residents.

Ability to hear emergency systems and verbal needs expressed by residents.

Ability to turn, stoop, bend and stretch in order to perform duties and to help the residents.

Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.

Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies, i.e. a choking resident, the evacuation of residents and visitors in the event of fire.

A preference for routine, organized work which is carried out in relation to set processes and techniques.

Ability to deal tactfully and cordially with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and others.

Ability to use office equipment, i.e., fax machine, copier, calculator, computer, @typewriter, etc.

Presents with a kind demeanor and displays genuine concern for the elderly and / or disable adults.

Has good command of the English language with above average writing skills; good handwriting.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Cheektowaga

Posted Date10 hours ago(11/9/2026 9:14 AM)

Category Assisted Living

Type Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Days

Department Senior Living

Corporation Name DePaul Adult Care Communities (DACC) Carolina

DePaul

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