Activity Assistant--Part Time

Description

POSITION TITLE: Activity Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Activities and Programming

REPORTS TO: Activity Director  

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The essential functions of the job for the Activity Assistant requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED 
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Designs a creative activity program based on company standards to meet the individual needs and interests of the residents. Plans seven-day per week activity calendar (s) that promotes resident participation in a structured environment; includes one to one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
•  Work closely with the Activity Director daily to better serve the residents, family, visitors, and staff in the community.
• Monitors the day-to-day operation of the Memory Care Neighborhood, i.e., resident ADLs, meals, cleanliness of the neighborhood, delivering of activities, charting and documentation assigned.
• Follow state-mandated Assisted Living Facility regulations.
• Participate in the delivery our Viva Senior Living Memory Care Programming.
• Assist and provide input in the completion and updating of UAIs, ISPs, and other assessments specific to the Memories Care Program.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings and family meetings.
• Communicates to families regarding resident’s involvement in activity program.
• Assist as needed in the training and teaching of staff for the Memory Care Neighborhood and Assisted Living activity programs.
• Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of activity programs and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
• Participate in resident move-in processes in the “Memory Care” neighborhood and Assisted Living.
• Assists in touring and customer contact to maintain desired occupancy.
• Participates in coordinating special events at the community to include family nights and open houses
• Manages volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
• Manages transportation for outings and medical transportation as needed.
• Weekend coverage as assigned
• Be able to do any job in the facility upon request by the Executive Director
• Valid driver’ license (required driver)
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

annual health REQUIREMENTS:

•     Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

physical and sensory requirements:

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

•     Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
•     Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
•     Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
•     Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
•     Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
•     Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
•     May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.