Activities Assistant (PRN)

About the Role

Assist with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and 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.
• Prepare and distribute the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Purchase supplies for activities as needed.
• Distribute mail daily to residents.
• Move residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announce scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Direct, enlist support, and coordinate volunteer activities; provide training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident's activity attendance.
• Plan and coordinate activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Hospitality Focus

• Greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• Treat everyone with courteous respect.
• Anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
• Listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• Hold yourself and others accountable.
• Embrace and value differences.
• Make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
• Ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
• Maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• Pay attention to details.

Wellness Focus

The Community promotes a healthy culture for all residents and employees through a whole-person approach to health and wellness, including eight dimensions: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational.

Requirements

• High School degree required.
• One year of experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting for approximately 60% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to push residents weighing up to 250 lbs. in geri-chairs and/or wheelchairs.
• Must be able to read and speak English, hear, and 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.