Program Assistant

REPORTS TO: Activity Director / Center Director RESPONSIBILITIES Included but not limited to: Actively present Town Square member activities and support and encourage member participation In cooperation with Activity Director, plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly activities to encourage socialization, stimulation, and recreation Serve meals and snacks; assist members requiring help with cutting food, clear tables, and all other functions related to meals Participate in preparation of member activities as requested Actively contribute to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment Ensure storefronts and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of day per current Town Square closing protocols Communicate in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large Participate in staff meetings and educational trainings as required; actively collaborate with all team members, providing feedback and recommendations for enhancing the member experience and achieving overall goals and objectives Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and regulatory laws and standards Assist with transition and transport, if required, to and from all activities, meals, and restroom breaks Report any concerns or observations of change of status in members Assist with any and all cleaning responsibilities, including but not limited to storefronts and kitchen. This includes rotational assignments for periodic vacuuming, dusting, and window cleaning Assure all Town Square property—furniture, equipment, supplies, and resources are well maintained Actively present Town Square member activities and support and encourage member participation In cooperation with Activity Director, plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly activities to encourage socialization, stimulation, and recreation Serve meals and snacks; assist members requiring help with cutting food, clear tables, and all other functions related to meals Participate in preparation of member activities as requested Actively contribute to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment Ensure storefronts and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of day per current Town Square closing protocols Communicate in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large Participate in staff meetings and educational trainings as required; actively collaborate with all team members, providing feedback and recommendations for enhancing the member experience and achieving overall goals and objectives Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and regulatory laws and standards Assist with transition and transport, if required, to and from all activities, meals, and restroom breaks Report any concerns or observations of change of status in members Assist with any and all cleaning responsibilities, including but not limited to storefronts and kitchen. This includes rotational assignments for periodic vacuuming, dusting, and window cleaning Assure all Town Square property—furniture, equipment, supplies, and resources are well maintained This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. Requirements High school diploma or GED Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs Able to work a flexible schedule Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state specific regulatory requirements