Activities assistant Jobs in Providence, RI

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Department : Activities

Reports To : Director of Activities

Status : Non-exempt

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.

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.
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assists Director of Activities in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the Activities Program.
• Cover reception desk, as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Demands