Activity Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Keeps confidential all information not specifically authorized to be given others.
• Reviews Residents' backgrounds for appropriate activity level.
• Distribute activity calendars and other facility correspondence as needed.
• Document Resident's attendance in activities on monthly activity calendars.
• Complete weekly MDS Resident evaluations.
• Aid in the decorating of the facility for holidays, parties, etc.
• Assist other unit's activities as requested.
• Arrange for outside entertainers and submit invoices for payment.
• Procure necessary supplies for the various activities that are planned on calendar.
• Encourages Resident participation by creating excitement about the upcoming activity, and may include going door to door to invite, especially the new Residents to attend.
• Assist Residents in getting to/from Activity programs and request assistance from Certified Nursing Assistants as needed to assist with activity involvement.
• Performs special services for Residents such as writing letters, running errands within the facility, supplying Residents with activity supplies needed for independent leisure pursuits, or other services as requested by the Wellness Director.
• Meet with new Residents upon move in to obtain information on their interests and provide an activity calendar for the current month.
• Maintain information of Residents' birthdays and anniversaries; and decorates each Resident's door for such events.
• Deliver mail 5 days a week.
• Uphold a positive attitude and supply exceptional guest service to Residents at all times. Treat Residents with dignity and respect.
• Organize and maintain activity supply storage and community activity rooms on a daily basis.
• Prepare for special events.
• Follow safe food handling procedures for activities working with food.
• Observes and follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures.
• Attends all mandatory in-services as required.
• May be assigned other related duties and responsibilities as required by the Life Enrichment Director.

REQUIRED SKILL, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform 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 Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; talk and hear; taste and smell. The Team Member frequently is required to climb or balance. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location