Activities Assistant

The hours for this position are:  Sunday thru Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Care Center Activities, the Care Center Activities Assistant will be responsible for activity documentation, planning and leading activities, meeting with individual recreation needs of the residents, supervising large group activities in appropriate areas, supervising volunteers working through the Activities Department, and assisting the Director of Care Center Activities and other Care Center Activities Assistants in on-going development and implementation.  The Care Center Activities Assistant will identify and schedule proper programming to meet the social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental needs of each resident and will the assist each resident in maintaining life-long lifestyles and interests while empowering the resident to become an active member of the Care Center community.  Also provides support for Glencroft special events and is supportive of the Christian lifestyle of Glencroft.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY

The Care Center Activities Assistant will report to the Director of Care Center Activities and will have overall responsibility for identifying and developing the leisure interests of the residents in a therapeutic manner.  Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of leisure activities and must have a thorough background in activity assessment, MDS, Care Plan, Progress Notes, and participation documentation, strong background in Care Plan conferences, interdisciplinary behavioral assessments/intervention, and special events. The Care Center Activities Assistant will possess a genuine interest in and concern for geriatric, chronically ill, and/or disabled persons.  Must be able to fluently communicate in or to take or give direction or guidance in the English language.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Regular attendance is considered an essential function of this position and is necessary for the efficient operation of the business.
2. Provides oversight for most group activities, as required.
3. Provides therapeutic one-on-one programming to meet the individual needs of all residents.
4. Plans, coordinates, and implements therapeutic group programs and activities.
5. Provides activity documentation according to established policies and procedures.
6. Attends interdisciplinary care conferences and behavior assessment/intervention meetings and provides insight and information based on interaction with and observation of residents.
7. Serves as activity resource liaison to nursing and support staff and to residents and their families.
8. Assesses residents' past and current leisure interests and current functional level, according to established policies and procedures.
9. Supervises volunteers, as assigned.
10. Must possess a Food Handler’s Card in Arizona.
11. Performs other related duties, as required.

Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, located in Glendale, is the largest senior living community in Arizona and the 4th largest in the nation. The community sits on 40 lush acres of citrus trees and grass. We offer all-inclusive services to our residents, which consists of housekeeping, security, meals, transportation, and activities.

With a community of up to 900 residents and more than 500 staff to service their needs, we always have a wide range of positions available. From skilled nursing and certified care positions, to support staff such as maintenance, landscaping, security, or servers, we select only the best employees for these jobs in Glendale.

If you are passionate about working with seniors in a team-orientated work environment, then we want you to help us continue to provide high quality senior services in a manner that demonstrates Christian love and compassion.

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program