Activities Assistant

Description

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Join our assisted living team as a full-time Activity Assistant and help create meaningful moments for our residents. In this role, you'll work alongside the Activity Director to develop and deliver a variety of social, recreational, and enriching activities that support the overall well-being of those we serve. Shift : 9 AM – 5 PM . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with seniors and making a positive impact every day.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans, organizes and participates in daily activities and special events.
• Assists in conducting New Resident Orientation.
• Tracks attendance and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Conducts daily activities following community’s policies and procedures.
• Interacts with residents and their families to ensure activity needs of residents are being met.
• Provides transportation for residents using time management and customer service skills.
• Assumes duties of Activity Director in his / her absence.
• Assists in the development of the monthly activities calendar that provides a variety of activities that will stimulate interest by the residents.
• Assists the Activity Director in development of the quarterly newsletter that is used as an information tool for residents and families in addition to being a marketing tool for the community.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity supplies and ensures supplies are in proper working order and stored in a safe manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
• Assists with tours and inquires as needed
• Ensures coverage is scheduled to maintain resident activity schedule.
• Recruits and assists in organizing volunteers.
• Assists the Activities Director in promoting resident participation in daily activities.
• Educates residents on Emergency Plan.
• Participates in and assists with procedures associated with emergency drills and actual emergency situations within the community
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Education / Experience : High school degree or equivalent preferred. Previous experience working in a care facility desired. Certified Activity Director, Recreational Therapist, or Occupational Therapist is desired. Must have previous experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Publisher, Print Shop, and the ability to work with other applicable software.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements : Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds frequently. Drives and / or accompanies residents to outside activities frequently, occasionally in inclement weather.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.