Snyder Village

Position Description

Position Title: Assisted Living Activity Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Assisted Living Lifestyle Director

General Description

The Activity Assistant carries out programming of activities geared to the interest, abilities and needs of the residents of Snyder Village as directed by the Activity Director.

HOURS OF WORK:

As scheduled by the Activity Director and will include every other weekend and every other holiday per year.

Personal Characteristics

• Must enjoy working with people especially older adults.
• Must have patience and a good work ethic.
• Must comply with the Dress Code standard.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
• Must observe resident’s rights

Job Responsibilities, Duties and Authority

• Prepare for and implement daily activities-group and/or individual.
• Keep daily attendance and participation of residents at planned and individual activities.
• Seek out and introduce new activities.
• Assess the resident’s behavior during activities and adapt accordingly.
• Maintain a positive enthusiastic demeanor during activities.
• Encourage and invite all residents to daily and/or preferred activities as stated in their plan of care.
• Be attentive to all residents needs during activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with personnel, residents, families and other visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to anxious and emotionally upset residents and families.
• May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, temporarily in staff emergencies and to ensure proper care for all residents.

Minimum Training, Experience and Certification Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to identify residents’ activity interest.
• Excellent customer service and people skills, demonstrate compassion, patience and understanding with a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service
• Ability to change program or response to resident as indicated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, and outbursts appropriately.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other areas of elder care.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job
• Able to maintain good working relationships with other personnel
• No certification required
• Must subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values.