Activities Specialist

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Conducts daily activity program including group, individual/spontaneous, 1:1 and normalization activities as directed by Memory Care Director/Executive Director and per calendar and individual plans and with the intent to optimize the function, safety, health and emotional well-being of each resident.

• Utilizes documentation such as care plans, activity protocols, and other appropriate sources of information to facilitate each resident’s best ability to function in meaningful life activities.

• Assist in maintaining all resident activity records to remain in compliance with the community policies and applicable state regulations.

• Monitors activity supplies and assists in the ordering of supplies.

• Participates in resident activity assessments and care plan development

• Act as a catalyst in developing friendships between residents and in promoting the social model.

• Prepares and maintains activity documentation

• Serves meals to residents according to established practice and community procedures

• Maintains a clean and odor-free environment for the residents

• Maintains a clutter-free environment for the residents

• Assists with special events including family parties, support groups, and outtings.

• Plan, coordinate, and help implement decorating of the community for special events, seasons, and holidays.

• Maintains and reflects a positive attitude towards the residents and the community, including co-workers relationships.

• Greets visitors with a positive attitude and a smile.

• Treats residents, family, and staff with dignity and respect.

• Answers telephone promptly, accurately, and according to protocol.

• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Reports all accidents and incidents immediately to supervisor.

• Performs other duties as requested

• Assist with preparing monthly community activity calendar

• Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights. Maintains resident’s confidentiality

• Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.

• Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and other departmental staff in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly manner.

• Consistently involves resident and family in planning of activities

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the situation is under control.

• Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility.

• Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life.

• Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

• Completes annual education requirements.

• Maintains regulatory requirements.

• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

• Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.

• Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.

• Attends monthly staff meetings.

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the community.