105 Leisure Assistant jobs in the United States

Are you looking for your new career? We are now hiring a Part Time Recreation Assistant to be the newest member of our awesome team!

Salary Range: $17.00-$17.50 per hour.

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrives on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What makes us special?

• UKG Wallet - access to earned wages before pay day
• Competitive Wages!
• Great benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education / Training Opportunities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to plan and lead groups
• Able to multi-task and plan for individual needs

• Experience within a skilled nursing environment or working with elderly population
• Experience in Activity programming
• Experience with dementia care or Long-term care

Are you looking for your new career? We are now hiring a Recreation Assistant to be the newest member of our awesome team!

Salary Range:16.08-17 per hour.

Need: weekends and AM shift( Part-time)

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrives on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What makes us special?

• UKG Wallet - access to earned wages before pay day
• Competitive Wages!
• Great benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education / Training Opportunities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to plan and lead groups
• Able to multi-task and plan for individual needs

• Experience within a skilled nursing environment or working with elderly population
• Experience in Activity programming
• Experience with dementia care or Long-term care

Genesis HealthCare - JobID: 27260 (Nursing Assistant / Health Aide) As a Recreation Assistant at Genesis HealthCare, you'll: Assist in the planning, organizing and directing activity programs for customers; Provide services to include physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual, and community programs; Contribute to the documentation of customer progress toward their goals and response to the recreation plan.Hiring Immediately >>

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference. Our Benefits: 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service. Minimum Recreation Assistant, Recreation, Assistant, Program

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both children and parents.
• Creativity and Adaptability : Adapt activities and plans to meet the unique needs of each child using creative play, problem-solving activities, or adjusting to unexpected changes in a child's behavior or mood.
• Passion for Child Development : A genuine interest in the well-being and development of children, with the ability to foster a positive and nurturing environment that promotes growth, learning, and emotional stability.
• Team-Oriented : Work collaboratively with other team members to create a cohesive, supportive, and positive environment for the children.

• Act as receptionist and greets and screens visitors.
• Provide information regarding Department and/or Town activities and functions.
• Perform office support activities such as: opening and closing the building for programs, events and general hours of operation.
• Answer general department phone line and answer question or forward to other departmental staff.
• Answer general email messages and/or forward them to appropriate department staff.
• Distribute mail, process outgoing mail.
• Process program registrations through recreation software system and trouble shoot client issues. Prepare reports, print reports for contract instructors and renters.
• Assist facility renters with booking reservations.
• Establish and maintain office files. Research and compile information related to building use, program participation, and other special projects as assigned.
• Assist in preparing facilities for programs and events.
• Perform duties as a Designated Disaster Service Worker per California State law during natural and manmade disasters, as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Basic office practices and procedures including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Correct English language usage.
• Basic arithmetic.

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Take direction from a variety of upper-level staff.
• Work in a safe manner, following Town safety practices and procedures.

• o Work collaboratively with diverse community members and Town staff.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of daily work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Lift and carry at least twenty (20) pounds.
• Interpret and apply rules, regulations and health and safety standards.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the participants, parents, other staff and general public.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule based on Departmental requirements

• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting.
• Negative TB test.

• A completed Town of Corte Madera Employment Application

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

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• Assist in maintaining a balanced resident centered activity program for the Sunrise community following the Activity Program Guidelines, Programming Guide(s), and direction from immediate supervisor.
• Assist in preparing the activity calendar and newsletter with the coordination of immediate supervisor.
• Conduct and/or assist with planned resident activities, programs, and services throughout the community.
• Assist, invite, and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assist residents to and from the activity areas when necessary.
• Record and document resident participation if required by federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and craft services.
• Assist with the network contacts and relationships and assist with arranging for speakers from community groups/organizations to provide educational, social, and engaging activities and support for the residents.
• Responsible for daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.

• Assist with and support the networking actions for retaining a volunteer base and maintaining a relationship with local businesses, organizations, and schools under the leadership of immediate supervisor.
• Assist with the volunteer orientations, volunteer training programs, and appropriate volunteer paperwork according to Sunrise and state/province specific standards.
• Work with volunteers and oversee their activities as needed.
• Involve families, residents, and community volunteers to participate as a regular part of the activity program as directed by immediate supervisor.

• Review, read, notate, and initialize the Daily Log and Department Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident's physical and behavioral changes as well as activities information.
• Practice positive resident relations following our Sunrise Shared Values, respond to resident requests, and direct resident feedback and requests to immediate supervisor.
• Review the Individualized Service Plan (ISP)/Individualized Care Plan (ICP) and Resident Profile and Addendums for every new resident.
• Assist to ensure each resident's Memory Box is completed within two (2) weeks of move-in.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information at all times.

• Understand and demonstrate proficiency with the Quality Assurance Process (QA) and essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident centered activities and programming and partner with community team in striving for excellent quality care and service delivery as measured in the QA process.
• Partner with community team to ensure community follows all federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and Sunrise quality standards for resident care and services.
• Maintain and/or exceed standards of cleanliness, hygiene, proper attire, and health.

• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety, promote Risk Management programs and policies, and adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

• Participate as a member of a team and commits to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident's best interest
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines and follow through on assigned tasks

• One (1) year job related experience preferred in senior living communities
• Maintains a current applicable driver's license to drive Sunrise vehicles provided with an acceptable driving record in accordance with applicable regulations and Sunrise policy
• Completion of Driver Training may be required and/or certificates available per regulations and laws as applicable
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members for their involvement in social events and various scheduled social activities
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description, understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance, and successfully complete the Driver Training

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

• Front Desk and Daily Operations
• Youth Programs
• Adult Programs/Senior Programs
• Inclusion
• Facility Rentals and Event Staffing
• Skatepark/Parks & Beaches
• Rockwall

• Provides general assistance to the Recreation Division.
• Assists with public relations as it relates to department sponsored programs, activities, and events.
• Assists in the coordination of activities of the recreation facility sites.
• Opens recreation facilities. Inspects program areas to ensure safety. Closes activities at scheduled times.
• Oversees participants and spectators during activities and facility open hours to ensure safety of individuals and facilities. Ensures cleanliness of facility prior to and after programs.
• Travels to sites to ensure that equipment and sites are available and appropriate and to monitor instruction.
• Maintains interior of Parks & Recreation buildings, including but not limited to, cleaning, sweeping, and reporting any incidents of property damage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides administrative support to Recreation Division after 5pm
• Processes registration
• Recreation Assistants may be assigned one or more of the following focus areas:
  1. General Programming
  2. Therapeutic Recreation
  3. Senior Programming
  4. Evening Facilities maintenance
  5. Personal Training/Fitness
  6. Special Events.

• Performs other assigned duties

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation and leisure program management.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Skill in working with the public.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
• Ability to strictly adhere to/enforce safety polices.
• Ability to consistently produce quality results.
• Ability proactively plan and organize.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor the program activities.

Overview

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Enrich the lives of our patients/residents as an Activity Assistant where you will plan, organize and implement engagement activities that meet the physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual, and needs of our patients and residents.

*Provide input into the design of monthly recreation therapy services
*Document patient/resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs
*Attend care plan meetings as needed

Who You Are

*Effective communicator with excellent verbal/ written skills.

*Well-developed organizational abilities and record keeping skills.

*Able to positively engage with personnel, resident/patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.

Qualifications

*High school diploma or equivalent.

*Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors and respond to their medical and physical needs.

Benefits

*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $12.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.