Activities Assistant, Licensed Areas (Part Time Plus)

JOB SUMMARY

The Activities Assistant provides and conducts activities based on the individual psychosocial needs of the residents in assigned licensed areas. Working under the direction of the Activities Coordinator or neighborhood manager, this position will refer questions about procedure or authority for action for approval. All work is performed collaboratively with and in support of other services offered by Williamsburg Landing.

Part Time Plus - 30-35 hours/week

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Assists Activities Coordinators with setup, implementation, and breakdown of programs and events
• Executes individual and small group activities programs in licensed areas; covers other areas of care as scheduled
• Implements individual, in-room activities and socialization for residents who are unable to leave their rooms or choose to stay in their rooms in licensed areas 
• Provide consistent weekend coverage (rotating with other Activity Coordinators) and weekday coverage when other coordinators are off, working 32 hours per week
• Assists Activities Coordinators with administrative work, including creation and communication of events 
• Documents residents’ activity and residents’ response to individual and small group experiences as needed
• Attends and promotes group outings as assigned
• Assists residents with moving to and from scheduled activities; assists the resident in using assistive mobility devices safely
• Works cooperatively with all Activities staff to maintain adequate materials to implement planned individual, in-room, and small group activities
• Ensures all residents are safe during any activity; takes all appropriate action to have a safe activity space, safely designed activities, and safe interactions; renders immediate emergency response if needed
• Maintains vigilance to observe any unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports same to nurse in charge; reports any indication of residents’ deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health by noting such cues as uneaten food, deteriorating cleanliness, or conversations that indicate deep unhappiness or loneliness
• Attends and/or communicates necessary information to assist the Activities Coordinator with family meetings or the interdisciplinary team conferences on a regular basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• One or more (1+) years of work experience in social/recreational programs, required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred; High school diploma or GED, required 
• Activity Professional Certified (APC) credential, preferred 
• Activity Director Certified (ADC) or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist credential, preferred 
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License, required. Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicle endorsement, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite, required;
• General knowledge of the psycho-social needs of adults in various stages of dementia and knowledge of area resources and cultural activities
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work with and assist in developing programs for residents in varying stages of dementia and illness 
• Ability to tailor activities to individual needs and to demonstrate a genuine interest in the welfare and quality of life of all residents
• Ability to work individually or as a team to follow through on projects and assignments delegated by other staff
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency
• Ability to physically assist residents and safely lift/carry up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled; including weekend rotation in licensed areas

BENEFITS (Full-Time and Part-Time Plus employees)

· Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

· FSA & HSA

· 403(b) Retirement Plan*

· 529 College Savings Plan*

· Long-Term Care Insurance

· Legal Resources

· Paid Time Off

· Holiday Pay*

· Corporate Wellness Program*

· Health Club & Spa Membership*

· Employee Education & Training Fund*

· Employee Assistance Program

· Credit Union Membership*

* Part-Time employees eligible

Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents.

EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug Free