What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Baptist Village, Inc.?
ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS. PART-TIME AND PRN (AS NEEDED)
Shift: Routinely 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays according to scheduled rotation. Hours may be adjusted depending on special events, and/or staffing requirements.
Department: Activities
JOB RELATIONSHIP:
Supervised By: Director of Activities
Workers Supervised: None
WORK SCHEDULES:
All positions at Baptist Village, Inc. include holidays and weekends as they fall within your schedule. Additional worked hours may be needed as workload demands.
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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent diploma
- Associates Degree (AA) preferred
- Previous experience organizing and directing people in individual, or group activities preferred
- Ability to operate motor vehicles with handicap accommodations
- Good physical health condition and pass a physical examination
PERSONAL TRAITS:
- Possess good people skills with the ability to work directly with supervisors, residents, families, visitors, and staff
- Ability to handle all information in a confidential manner
- Ability to verbalize and present the necessary information to others and in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to read, write, and speak effectively
- Enjoys performing services that benefit and help people
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to walk continuously for a minimum of 1 hour frequently
- Ability to push as much as 150 pounds regularly, 150-200 pounds frequently and above 200 pounds occasionally
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted frequently
- Ability to lift objects greater than 50 pounds assisted occasionally
- Ability to squat and bend throughout the shift routinely
- Ability to demonstrate and lead exercise activities
- Ability to reach, manual dexterity
- Visual and hearing acuity to properly communicate with residents, family members, and staff
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or corrosive chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work inside (may be required to go outside occasionally).
APPEARANCE AND DRESS:
The dress is a designated uniform. See APPEARANCE AND WORK ATTIRE POLICY FOR UNIFORM ASSOCIATES Policy
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS:
Telephone, fax machine, computer, copier, and other equipment as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Participate in resident care plan meetings
- Assessing and documenting resident activity status
- Assessing and developing an activity plan for new residents
- Assist and encourage resident involvement in self-initiated activities as well as group activities
- Assisting to and from activities
- Serve as a group leader at daily activities, special programs
- Announcements related to daily or special activities
- Assist residents in maintaining appropriate dress at activities and special events
- Planning and designing monthly and special event bulletin boards
- Delivery of birthday cards
- Assist in dining areas as assigned
- Welcome and visit with all new residents and meet families
- Play appropriate music in all dining areas prior to mealtime when/if appropriate
- Communicate information regarding resident care and services to appropriate individuals
- Respond to the facility in the event of an emergency
- Perform other duties and job assignments as identified and delegated by the Director
- Drive bus or van for activities and Village related events
- The associate is authorized to have unlimited access to resident health information as needed to provide treatment, for billing purposes or the purpose of healthcare operations
- Completes other tasks as assigned by the Director or his/her designee
- Other duties may be assigned
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.