HOURLY ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT- PT

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting with the implementation of activities and related services to meet the recreational and transportation needs of residents to create an enriching and positive environment.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
• Supports and cooperates with specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universa! precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs
    • Confidentiality of all data including resident, employee and operations data
    • Quality Improvement and compliance with all regulatory requirements
      • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal discriminatory behavior
      • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers
        • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
          • Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
            • Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTJES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development of a monthly calendar of events that meets the needs and interests of the residents.
• Participate in planning and implementing a quality Activity program that addresses the needs, prior lifestyle and preferences of the residents.
• · Assist frail and dementia impaired residents to encourage participation in activities.
• Chauffeur residents as needed to events and meals.
• Demonstrate a courteous, polite and friendly attitude with residents, families, and visitors.
• Conduct activities with enthusiasm to motivate and excite residents.
• Provide any necessary documentation to the Activities Director as needed.

• Communicate objectives and successes of the activities program to prospective residents and their families.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? D Yes [XI No

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in a social or community recreational program with older adults preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 1O's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic computer skills including, email, and MS Word necessa ry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Class C license required (for Chauffeuring and mini-bus)