Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB :

• Assist in assessment of leisure skills and needs of residents on floors as assigned.
• Assist in the serving of meals to residents.
• Conduct a range of daily therapeutic and leisure activities to promote the residents’ highest functional levels.
• Conduct individual and group sessions based upon the residents’ leisure skills and needs.
• Participate in Activity Calendar planning and implementation based on needs of the residents.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the activities.
• Adjust work schedule to maintain coverage on weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Attend in-services and seminars, as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental and interdependent meetings as assigned.
• Assist with generating outside resources for increasing entertainment and program variety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager of Life Enrichment, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

STANDARD

EXPECTATION

Spirit of Unity and Teamwork

Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect

Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building

Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication

Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship

Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care and Service

Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

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