What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Harmony Homes Assisted Living?
Harmony Homes is dedicated to being the best place to work and live and we are looking for great employees to join our team! If you have a passion for helping others and want to be part of a team that cares deeply for our residents this is the job for you!
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Pay rate is related to recent hands on experience.
Hours: 10a-6p
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for planning and organizing individual and group activities as directed by the Activities Director to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents. Communicates available programs to residents and encourages participation.
REPORTS TO: Activities Director
REPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
2. Conducts an assessment with each resident to determine those activities in which the resident would be most interested in pursuing and/or participating.
3. Summarizes information obtained from each resident’s activity and interest profile to determine which activities are of interest to the greatest number of residents. Plans and organizes programs, events and activities around residents’ interests.
4. Participates in the resident Service Planning process to provide input as to each resident’s involvement in his/her areas of interest.
5. Leads and/or oversees individual and group activities on a daily basis, encouraging resident participation.
6. Documents resident participation in group and/or individual social / recreational programs.
7. Develops and distributes monthly activity schedules to residents and posts the schedules for easy reference by residents.
8. Acknowledges resident birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments by planning a special event and/or giving the resident a card, note, or small gift.
9. Maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner. Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position.
10. Provides instructions and supplies for other employees, residents or volunteers to assist with group or individual activities.
11. Takes pictures of Residence events, parties and other special occasions.
12. Maintains and updates information pertinent to the social / activity program, including Residence resources, entertainment, guest speakers, volunteers, and resident and staff birthdays/anniversaries.
13. Organizes outings into the local community to locations of interest to residents; ensures that sufficient staff and/or volunteers participate in the outings; and makes arrangements for the provision of needed resident services during the time of the outing.
14. Maintains a sign-up schedule for regular transportation to doctor appointments and shopping and assists residents in making other transportation arrangements as needed.
15. Plans special “theme” days or months around holidays, seasons, or recognized days such as Father’s or Mother’s Day.
16. Carries out diverse duties with minimal supervision.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Durham, NH 03824: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15