Activities Assistant - Part Time

Do you have experience running activities with active seniors and/or Dementia?

How would you like to join a dedicated team, determined to make a difference in the life of active seniors?

With this position, we can offer full time hours, benefits and room to grow. Our brand-new beautiful facility in the foothills of Allegany, NY could be your chance to find your career fulfillment.

We are looking for dedicated, fun, energetic people who can brighten the days of our active senior population.

SUMMARY
Plan, promote, organize and conduct activities for residents under policies established by the facility by performing the following duties. Responsible/Accountable for the accuracy and validity of all recorded documentation pertaining to your job description.
1) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

2) Conduct a program of activities for residents in order to provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and an opportunity to express talent and fulfill psychosocial, and spiritual needs.

3) Lead small and large group activities.

4) Coordinate resident’s birthday celebrations.

5) Assist with outings, holiday and birthday celebrations and required.

6) Participate in public relations. Maintain positive attitude within facility and community.

7) Oversee the volunteers and Activity Program in the Activity/Volunteer Director’s absence.

8) Maintain documentation as required.

9) Communicate all resident’s issues directly to Activity/Volunteer Director.

10) Drive company vehicle for outings and recreation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise Activities Aides and Volunteers. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and orienting employees and volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School education and 1 year previous volunteer or work experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None

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 talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location