Activities Assistant

About the role

Join our full-time, day-shift team at Midtown, a new and improved center in the heart of Memphis, just up the road from the Memphis Zoo. We prioritize top-quality resident care and employee satisfaction, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and recognition. Our center features well-lit parking with security cameras and a 24/7 receptionist for your safety and convenience. Enjoy a vibrant community with cozy outdoor movie nights, themed parties, and ongoing training and career development opportunities. We promote from within and value your contributions, ensuring your voice is heard and your efforts are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Resident Program Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents, and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity-related duties.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the activities department in the absence of the Activities Director.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical, or sensory disabilities.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical activity: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
• May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on a computer screen.