Activity Assistant

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC, or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Plan and implement activities to meet residents' specific needs, including large groups, small groups, and individual participation.
• Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Complete initial assessment, picture, and front name board.
• Compose monthly contributions, including the monthly activities calendar; post daily contributions on menu board, date board, and distribute name tags.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance with all State and Federal regulations, including bloodborne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance with Residents’ Rights.

Physical Requirements

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Basic computer skills required.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy, which may include medical and physical examinations.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 30 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and carry such weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile individuals within the Community.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to meet position requirements.