Activities Assistant

Principal Duties

• Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Affords assistance in purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Anounces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Other Duties

• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A high school degree is required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting is preferred.
• A background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy is preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting for approximately 60% of work day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to push residents weighing up to 250 lbs. in gerichairs and/or wheelchairs.
• Must be able to read and speak English, hear, and be able to sit and walk intermittently throughout the day.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses, industrial and household chemicals, offensive odors and combative behavior.

Benefits

• 401(k)401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retailer plan
• Vision insurance