Activities Assistant

About the Role

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

Qualifications

• Experience working with the elderly and disabled
• Must demonstrate creative abilities in execution and development of activities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to key in data, perform keyboard operations, and operate a computer
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions and physical and sensory requirements for all job functions

Responsibilities

• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of the facility
• Knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
• Report to Management immediately all instances of abuse, neglect, misappropriation/handling of resident property, or other concerns such as inadequate staffing
• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security
• Maintain confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data
• Comply with all Quality Assurance and regulatory requirements
• Comply with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior
• Support and participate in common teamwork: cooperate and work together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests
• Complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned
• Assist 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 to activities
• Monitor grooming of residents and assist if necessary
• Deliver mail to residents and read mail to those who need assistance
• Assist residents with menu selections where applicable
• Treat residents with dignity and observe all residents’ rights and confidentiality
• Communicate with staff in other departments regarding any changes in resident’s condition and regarding information about activities programs
• Assist Director with community volunteer program
• Assist in planning and preparing activities calendar, bulletin board, etc.
• Coordinate and assist with personalization of residents’ rooms
• Adhere to all facility and departmental policies and procedures
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Working Conditions

• Interact with residents, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions/circumstances
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc., under all conditions/circumstances
• May be subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Walk, sit, and stand frequently, alternating throughout the workday
• Ability to lift, carry, push, bend, reach, grasp, perform fine manipulations, etc., necessary to perform job duties
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Obtain annual TB skin test, if possible, and flu vaccination (Arkansas required)