Assistant Student Activities Director jobs in Florence, SC

Now Hiring Full-Time Director of Activities!!

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate : Starting at $20.00 hourly depending on experience

Summary: Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRI experience specifically in zestful
activities for residents. Demonstrates and promotes SRI’s core value of the Golden Rule which
includes treating others (residents, families, visitors and associates) in the same manner we
would like to be treated. Responsible and accountable for the organization, planning,
development of all programming and regular activities that are fun and exciting to our residents.
Maintains physical conditioning and overall health, improving appetite and inspiring new
friendships by performing the following duties.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits PACKAGE to include 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discounts

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Creates and adheres to a monthly activity calendar.*
2. Speaks to/interacts with residents constantly at all levels of care while showing empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.*
3. Coordinates special events for residents, families, and staff and assists the community relations department as requested.*
4. Transports and supervises residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor’s visits.*
5. Screens, recruits, trains, and coordinate’s all volunteers.*
6. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.*
7. Provides training, guidance, and support to staff to meet established performance standards and expectations related to life enrichment programming and activities.*
8. Acts as facilitator and takes minutes at resident council meetings.*
9. Follows up on any concerns voiced or discussed at the resident council meeting with the appropriate department manager by providing resolution and reports/documents of resolution at the next resident council meeting.*
10. Observes and reports to supervisor daily all changes in the residents health and emotional condition.*
11. Demonstrates the ability to set and manage priorities.*
12. Responds promptly and courteously to resident's request for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors.*
13. Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.*
14. Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.*
15. Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.*
16. Knows, understands and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.*
17. Considered essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather.*
18. Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.*
19. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies and procedures.*
20. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates and management.*
21. Complies with attendance and call off policy.*
22. Attends and/or participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings.*
23. Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.*
24. Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.*
25. Knows, understands and complies with HIPAA regulations.*
26. Assists in mentoring new employees.*
27. Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information and offers solutions/suggestions.
28. Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
29. Serves and assists residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
30. Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s when needed).
31. Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee 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 employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use
hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and climb
or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
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 employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne
pathogens.

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.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability
to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume,
and distance.

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.

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.