Activities Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

To develop and implement programs that provide opportunities for residents to participate in events that maintain optimal levels of mental, physical, and social well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Personally and through recreation of staff members, evaluates the interest and abilities of residents and plans appropriate activities and customer service in terms of interest, needs and available personnel.
• Communicates with the Lifestyle staff on a regular basis to inform, exchange ideas, coordinate services and discuss format for individual and group programming. Also shares insight, information and reports responses and/or progress regarding residents.
• Carries out large, small, and one-to-one events for the purpose of providing any and all of the following: a friendly visitor; sensory stimulation; reality orientation; cognitive stimulation.
• Evaluates recreational programming on an ongoing basis through surveys and direct interaction with residents and families.
• Communicates with other departments regarding assistance needed in setup and need for use of common/shared space.
• Arranges transportation for events.
• Encourages participation in resident council.
• Directs volunteer services.
• Informs residents and staff to changes in scheduled programming in a timely manner when possible.
• Assists staff in maintaining attendance records.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms which signify a change in condition that require nursing intervention and reports these changes to the appropriate channels. Shares resident information with staff on a need-to-know basis.
• Remains alert for conditions that threaten the safety and well being of staff and residents. Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate channels.
• Attends training, meetings, and continuing education workshops (as approved) and keeps current trends through reading and conferring with peers.
• Abides by community standards and guidelines.
• Maintains resident confidentiality when appropriate.
• Helps publish and distribute community newsletter and calendar.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience: List the educational requirements and minimal experience required to perform this particular job. Example:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in social or recreational programming in a senior setting. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.