Activities Assistant

Department: Activities

Reports To: Director of Activities

Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

If you are positive, and energetic, come join our assisted living community. We currently have full time and part time openings for activity assistants with hours to include weekend coverage. This position is responsible for assisting with and executing scheduled meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of our memory care residents that will benefit their physical, mental, and social well-being. The right person will be responsible for escorting residents on some of the recreational outings. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Leads assigned Activity programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the Bulletin Board.
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents. 
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assists Director of Activities in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the Activities Program. 
• Cover reception desk, as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
• Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.