What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Bethany Village?
Description:
Bring joy to each day as an Activities Assistant at Bethany Village!
We are currently looking for one full-time, one part-time, and one per-diem Activities Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll help plan and lead engaging programs, encourage participation, and create meaningful moments for our residents. If you’re energetic, compassionate, and enjoy working with older adults, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference every day.
Position Overview:
To keep the residents active and stimulated through various activity programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for knowing individual responsibilities, but concerns should be reported immediately to the supervisor.
- Daily activities programs with residents, includes set-up for activities daily and weekly.
- Responsible for the safety of fellow employees, as well judgment is required in order to make independent decisions.
- Extensive responsibility for the maintenance of confidential resident/facility information.
- Endorses and complies with the vision, objectives, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village.
Basic Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safety of fellow workers as well as residents.
- Judgment is required in order to make independent decisions.
- Adheres to all fire safety & evacuation procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education Required:
- High school diploma is required for this position.
- Ability to read and write English is also required for this position.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
Experience Required:
- Minimum training time of 1 month should be expected in order to satisfactorily perform this job.
Additional Qualifications:
- Creativity, a sense of humor, and a genuine compassion for the residents are beneficial to successfully perform in this position.
