Activities Assistant

This position doesn't require any specific experience or education, but the candidate must be a warm, friendly, energetic person.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Interested in working with senior adults.

• In good physical and emotional health.

• Sensitive to the needs, interests, and abilities of the senior adults.

• Relates well to people and maintains effective working relationships.

• Must possess a sense of humor, friendliness, patience, and flexibility; has initiative and imagination.

• Has manual dexterity.

• Must physically be able to set up individual activities to include assembling tables, chairs, lifting supplies, push wheelchairs, climbing ladders

• Ability to motivate and stimulate.

• Ability to teach, organize and supervise others.

• Ability to assume responsibility for assigned duties.

• Accept training and supervision.

• Be responsible for assigned activities.

• Certification and/or attending classes preferable.

• Medical terminology preferred.

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form.

REPORTING: The Activities Assistant reports to the Activities Director.

JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts all assigned scheduled activities on time and within the framework and guidelines of the Activities Director.

• Be responsive to the needs of all residents.

• Maintain daily records of activity participation, both group and individual.

• While performing activities or interacting with residents, safety will always be of the utmost concern.

• All assigned duties must be completed within the designated time frame.

• Will comply with all regulations and operating procedures of the facility.

• Will dress in appropriate business attire.

• Cooperate with staff and volunteers at all times.

• Prepare daily activity programs under Activities Director’s supervision.

• Provide volunteers direction under Activities Director’s supervision.

• Maintain and update lists for Activities Director as requested.

• Attend all necessary in-services.

• Direct all resident needs to the appropriate departments.

• Discuss needs and concerns with Activities Director.

• Assist with activity calendars and keep bulletin boards current.

• Adhere to Infection Control Policies such as wearing gloves while performing food activities.

• All activity supplies and equipment will be kept and maintained in proper order.

• Leave activity area neat and clean and in proper order.

• Accept other assignments at the request of the Activities Director or Administrator.