Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and programming of activities on a seven-day basis including evenings and weekends.
- Escort residents to ensure safe entrance and exit of each individual to vehicle, building and offices.
- Learn personal profiles of each resident.
- Ensure privacy, respect and dignity of residents. Maintain confidentiality of all matters pertaining to residents within reporting lines of responsibility.
- Assist in outside activities.
- Initiate and foster cordial relationships and effective communication with volunteers, staff, colleagues, families and community.
- Assist in the development, printing and distribution of a monthly activities calendar.
- Assist residents with group activities. Adhering to the scheduled events on the monthly calendar.
- Encourage participation in activities and provide reminders for residents.
- Attend in-services, training programs and meetings designed to improve knowledge and improve job performance as required.
- Will provide coverage of Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and hazard-free manner.
- Assist in coverage of the Reception Desk.
- Any other duties as assigned by Executive Director.
- Be available to work various shifts/weekends.
Qualifications:
- Must be in good physical health and able to assist residents with ambulation and use of mechanical devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, braces using proper body mechanics.
- Positive energy and always pleasant.
- Must be able to lift mechanical devices (list of above) in and out of automobile/van.
- Must sit, stand, and walk intermittently during the workday.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- May have to handle emotional disturbances.
- Must deal with the public under varying conditions.
- Must have ability to react calmly and effectively in any type of situation.
- Required to be constantly alert to possible injuries to residents.
- Dress code: Business Casual.
Application:
Please submit the form below to apply for the Activity Assistant position.
