Activity Assistant

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead activity groups for the appropriate level physical, emotional and cognitive ability.
• Communicate level of success.
• Independently develop plan and lead own activity that enhances the monthly calendar, ensuring a diverse and engaging program for residents.
• Interviews with new residents within the first two weeks of moving into Kent Village.
• Keep work area, including desk and Activity Room, neat and orderly at all times.
• Meet monthly with LE Director to discuss the monthly activity calendar.
• Lead activities based on the daily activity handout. Set up and put back everything required for the activity.
• Maintain store and request necessary supplies. The monthly supply list is to be given to the director 2nd Friday of each month.
• Assisting in transporting residents who require assistance to attend activities.
• Review with direct supervisor daily and upcoming scheduled events.
• Reporting to Direct supervisor any changes that could indicate distress or cognitive change.
• Documenting in communication log, attending resident care plan meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Following up with proper care plan documentation.
• Aiding Life Enrichment team in ongoing evaluation of activity program in order to improve the programs and better meet the needs of the residents.
• Provide orientation and ongoing guidance for volunteers.
• Engage and assist visually impaired residents with scheduled activities ensuring accessibility.
• Individual responsibility for self-safety and that of the immediate work environment.
• Attend and comply with mandatory in-services training.
• Attending monthly Life Enrichment Staff Meetings.
• Other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Lead assist and adapt activities based on resident needs and abilities.
• High degree of patience and tolerance and adaptability.
• Skill in leading a group in an organized activity.
• Ability to make adjustment during an activity to accommodate the group.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Maintaining a warm and friendly engaging demeanor to foster positive interaction with residents and staff members.
• Ability to engage and motivate residents of varying ability.
• Ability to operate tech equipment that is needed to run an activity such as TV/DVD player, computer, microphones, etc.
• Ability to be a self-starter and carry out delegated tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow the policies and procedures outlined in the handbook.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50lbs.