Activities Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a high school graduate or have a GED Minimum of one year experience in activities, volunteering with older adults Experience with activities or volunteering preferred Ability and desire to work with the senior population POSITION SUMMARY: Assist with developing, coordinating and performing activities for the community which reflect the varied interests of the residents Assist with the recruiting, coordinating and training volunteers Assist with involving employees and family members in the activities program PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with implementation of comprehensive activities to help meet the spiritual, physical, social and psychosocial needs of the resident Utilization of community resources and entertainers with scheduled various activities and special events Assist with the monthly activities calendar to reflect varied interests of the residents and provision of enriching opportunities Assist with coordination of special events including holiday events Conduct activities as needed Assist with the Resident Council meeting monthly and document the minutes Ensure that residents are encouraged and assisted to attend activities that are of interest to them Assist with monitoring the supplies and equipment needed to provide regularly scheduled activities Assist with involving other departments for various activities Assist with various outside community service projects, trips, etc.

Comply with the residence’s policies, training programs and state/federal regulations Other miscellaneous duties as assigned PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: To fulfill job requirements, the employee must be able to perform a key physical task for extended periods of time. When supporting, lifting or transporting residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used.

In a typical eight hour day, the employee will: Stand/walk up to eight hours a day Sit up to two hours a day Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds Frequently kneel, bend and reach Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed