What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at ClearView Healthcare Management?
Shift type: Full-time, Day shift
Welcome to Midtown, our new and improved center located in the heart of Memphis, just up the road from the Memphis Zoo! We strive for top quality resident care as well as employee satisfaction. We understand that happy employees lead to happy residents!
Our center features well-lit parking areas in the front and back, equipped with security cameras, as well as a 24/7 receptionist to always ensure your safety and convenience. From cozy outdoor movie nights to fun themed parties, there is always something exciting on the horizon to bring joy and a sense of community. We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and recognition. At Midtown, you will work in a place where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your efforts are appreciated.
We believe in nurturing our own talent and love to promote from within. We offer training programs, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We want you to be your best self! Join us and become part of a community that cares for each other as much as we care for our residents.
Essential Functions:
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment
Welcome to Midtown, our new and improved center located in the heart of Memphis, just up the road from the Memphis Zoo! We strive for top quality resident care as well as employee satisfaction. We understand that happy employees lead to happy residents!
Our center features well-lit parking areas in the front and back, equipped with security cameras, as well as a 24/7 receptionist to always ensure your safety and convenience. From cozy outdoor movie nights to fun themed parties, there is always something exciting on the horizon to bring joy and a sense of community. We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and recognition. At Midtown, you will work in a place where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your efforts are appreciated.
We believe in nurturing our own talent and love to promote from within. We offer training programs, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We want you to be your best self! Join us and become part of a community that cares for each other as much as we care for our residents.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
- Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
- Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
- Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
- Conducts various activities at the direction of the Resident Program Director.
- Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
- Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
- Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
- Follows departmental budget guidelines.
- Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
- Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
- Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties
- Ability to assume leadership role in the activities department in the absence of the Activities Director
- Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities
- Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty five (25) pounds.
- Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
- Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
- Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
- May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on a computer screen.
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment