Activities Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our team at Hill View Continuing Care Retirement Community in Portsmouth, OH. As an Activities Assistant, you will play a vital role in planning, preparing, and delivering engaging recreational, social, physical, cognitive, cultural, and spiritual programs for our residents. If you are passionate about helping seniors live their best lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing the facility's activity calendar and daily programs in accordance with resident interests, assessed needs, abilities, and care plans
• Lead or assist with group activities such as games, exercise, music, crafts, discussions, sensory programs, celebrations, community events, and other therapeutic recreation
• Provide one-to-one activities and room visits for residents who are unable, unwilling, or prefer not to participate in group programming
• Invite, escort, and safely transport residents to and from activities; verify appropriate seating, mobility devices, positioning, and supervision
• Prepare activity areas, equipment, refreshments, and supplies; maintain clean, organized, and safe program spaces and return areas to order after use
• Adapt programs, instructions, and materials for residents with dementia, cognitive impairment, sensory loss, limited mobility, communication barriers, or other individualized needs
• Observe resident participation, mood, behavior, and response to activities; promptly report significant changes, concerns, injuries, or unusual events to the appropriate nurse or supervisor

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain activity supplies and equipment; notify the supervisor of supply needs, damage, or safety concerns
• Protect resident rights, privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and retaliation; immediately report suspected violations as required by law and facility policy
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, standard precautions, emergency preparedness, fire safety, fall prevention, and workplace safety practices
• Provide services without discrimination and support residents' cultural, religious, and personal choices
• Attend orientation, in-service education, staff meetings, and required competency training
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, dementia care, recreation, hospitality, or long-term care preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to communicate, follow instructions, and complete documentation; additional language skills are valued
• Must meet all applicable pre-employment, health screening, background check, and exclusion-screening requirements
• Must maintain any required driver's license and insurability when assigned to drive a facility vehicle

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Warm, patient, and dependable approach with genuine respect for older adults
• Ability to engage residents with varied interests, cognitive abilities, functional levels, and communication needs
• Creativity, organization, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
• Sound judgment and ability to recognize and report changes in condition, safety hazards, and potential resident-rights concerns
• Ability to work cooperatively with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, environmental services, families, volunteers, and other departments
• Basic ability to use electronic documentation, email, and common office equipment, or willingness to learn

If you are passionate about working with seniors and making a positive impact on their lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.