Activities Assistant

About the Role

Assist the Activities Director in preparing and conducting activities for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the elderly and disabled
• Demonstrated creative abilities in execution and development of activities
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in data entry, keyboard operations, and computer use
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Capable of performing essential job functions and physical/sensory requirements as outlined

Responsibilities

• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of the facility
• Ensure an atmosphere that allows for privacy, dignity, and well-being of residents in a safe, secure environment
• Report instances of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, or other concerns (e.g., inadequate staffing) to Management immediately
• Support and implement procedures for safety, risk management, security, and confidentiality
• Comply with Quality Assurance and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a work environment free from harassment and illegal/discriminatory behavior
• Cooperate with co-workers, complete job duties with minimal supervision, and use appropriate judgment in sensitive situations
• Follow up on reported complaints, problems, or concerns with supervisors, co-workers, or residents
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests
• Complete in-service training, maintain acceptable attendance, and adhere to uniform/dress codes
• Assist the Director in preparing and conducting scheduled group activities
• Transport residents to and from activities
• Perform activities with room-bound residents
• Record daily residents’ attendance at group activities and document room-bound residents’ responses
• Monitor and assist with residents’ grooming as necessary
• Deliver and read mail to residents who need assistance
• Assist residents with menu selections where applicable
• Communicate with staff in other departments about changes in residents’ conditions or activities programs
• Assist the Director with the community volunteer program
• Help plan and prepare the activities calendar, bulletin boards, etc.
• Coordinate and assist with personalization of residents’ rooms
• Adhere to all facility and departmental policies and procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Working Conditions

• Interact with residents, family members, staff, visitors, and government agencies under all conditions
• May be subject to hostile or emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, or visitors
• May experience frequent interruptions and frustrations in meeting work demands
• Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Frequent walking, sitting, and standing throughout the workday
• Ability to lift, carry, push, bend, reach, and grasp as necessary to perform job duties
• Ability to perform fine manipulations
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Annual TB skin test and flu vaccination (required in Arkansas)