RC - Activity Assistant

Job Summary:

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and implement daily activities-group and/or individual.
• Keep daily attendance and participation of residents at planned and individual activities.
• Seek out and introduce new activities.
• Assess the resident’s behavior during activities and adapt accordingly.
• Maintain an enthusiastic demeanor during activities.
• Encourage and invite all residents to daily and/or preferred activities as stated in their plan of care.
• Be attentive to all residents needs during activities.
• Must subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to identify residents’ activity interest.
• Excellent customer service and people skills, demonstrate compassion, patience and understanding with a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
• Ability to change program or response to resident as indicated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, and outbursts appropriately.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other areas of elder care.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job.
• Able to maintain good working relationships with other personnel.
• Must enjoy working with people especially older adults.
• Must have patience and a good work ethic.
• Must comply with the Dress Code standard.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
• Must observe resident’s rights.

Physical Requirements:

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with personnel, residents, families and other visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to anxious and emotionally upset residents and families.
• May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, temporarily in staff emergencies and to ensure proper care for all residents.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience:

• High School Education or equivalent
• No certification required.