Activities Assistant

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Job description:

Job description

Job description

Looking for Full time and part time Recreation Assistant ready to have some fun with our seniors

Part time with possiblitiy of full time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Help to ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the Director of Life Enrichment with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all resident activities including special events following the Life Enrichment programs

2. Assist in the planning and coordination of a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.

3. Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

4. Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.

5. Assist in tracking of activity participation for all Assisted Living, and
   Memory Care residents.

6. Assist in communicating information to the Health and Wellness department regarding activity ability changes in status that may require resident Care Plan updates.

7. Lead daily resident activities per our community standards.

8. Assist in gathering each resident's interests through the Social Spiritual History Assessment for planning person-centered approach activities.

9. Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars according to the Community standards.

10. Assist with gathering information, articles, and photos for newsletter.

11. Assist with preparation and distribution of weekly program contents.

12. Assist the Director in maintaining an adequate supply of adult activity materials.

13. Assist the Director in training all staff on activity-related programs.

14. May be responsible for transporting residents to appointments, as well as regular and special recreational outings.

15. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality.

2. Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position.

3. Assure resident safety.

4. Follow written and oral directions.

5. Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information.

6. Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures.

7. Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.

8. Attend all in-services as assigned or requested.

9. Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested.

10. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers.

11. Observe all community safety policies and procedures.

12. Is observant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to established procedures.

13. Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.

14. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy.

15. Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.

16. Assumes accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within scope of control and of which informed.

17. Observe infection control procedures.

18. Follow Residents' Rights policies at all times.

19. Observe all community policies and procedures.

20. Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures.

21. Perform incidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff.

22. Perform all other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

· High school diploma or GED required

· Associate's degree preferred

· Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others

· Must possess patience and sensitivity to others' needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours

· Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader

· Familiarity with required electronics, including but not limited to iPads, tablets, smart TV's and digital cameras

· Familiarity with social media preferred

· Good communication skills (oral and written)

· Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills

· Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: Life Enrichment staff

PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tools, equipment, machines used on the job:

· Personal computer

· General equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone, postage machine, digital camera, iPad/tablet, smart TV's etc.

Physical activities of the position:

· Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally

· Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally

· Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally

· Reaches, bends and twists occasionally

· Sits, stands and walks frequently

Physical requirements of the job:

· Light work – exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of sensory/cognitive activities involved in performance of job functions.

Recognition/vision and mental processing

· Routinely process written information as in policies and procedures, posted notices, instruction materials, regulations, etc.

· Routinely complete forms and other written documentation.

· Routinely observe resident actions, gestures, and facial expressions.

Hearing

· Routinely recognizes auditory call signals, emergency alarms, wander monitoring system signals, soft voices of the elderly and verbal communication within the workplace.

Smell

· Routinely observes odors relevant to resident medical and personal care conditions, and those undesirable in the environment.

Verbal communication

· Routinely interacts with individuals highly dependent on vocal communication – residents, family members, vendors, and co-workers – in circumstances requiring audible and intelligible vocalizations.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS:

This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of emotional and behavioral activities involved in performance of job functions.

· Routinely interact with individuals (residents, family members, staff, etc.) who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally and/or physically threatening or abusive, angry or hostile, emotionally vulnerable or mentally ill, vulgar, mean-natured.

· Routinely called upon to control own emotions and behaviors so as to protect residents' rights and to respond professionally with respect and dignity.

ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:

This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of environmental/occupational exposures involved in performance of job functions.

· Individual must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precautions and emergency measures.

· Position is considered at minimal risk of exposure to infections through close contract with residents; minimal hazards associated with chemicals used for general cleaning and disinfecting throughout the community; and some craft materials/supplies.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person