Activities Assistant

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in maintaining a balanced resident-centered activity program for the community.
• Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes the Daily Log and Department Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident's physical and behavioral changes as well as activities information.
• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the QA (Quality Assurance Process) & essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident-centered activities and programming; partners with the community team in striving for excellent quality care & service delivery as measured in the QA process.
• Partners with the community team to ensure the community follows all federal, state, local laws & regulations & quality standards for resident care and services.
• Actively participates as a member of a team and commits to working toward team goals.

Qualifications

• One (1) year job-related experience preferred in senior living communities.
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities.
• Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations.
• Competent in organizational, time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident's best interest.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines and having the ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills.