What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Activities Assistant position at Harmony Homes Assisted Living?
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POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for planning and organizing individual and group activities as directed by the Activities Director to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents. Communicates available programs to residents and encourages participation.
REPORTS TO: Activities Director
REPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
2. Conducts an assessment with each resident to determine those activities in which the resident would be most interested in pursuing and/or participating.
3. Summarizes information obtained from each resident’s activity and interest profile to determine which activities are of interest to the greatest number of residents. Plans and organizes programs, events and activities around residents’ interests.
4. Participates in the resident Service Planning process to provide input as to each resident’s involvement in his/her areas of interest.
5. Leads and/or oversees individual and group activities on a daily basis, encouraging resident participation.
6. Documents resident participation in group and/or individual social / recreational programs.
7. Develops and distributes monthly activity schedules to residents and posts the schedules for easy reference by residents.
8. Acknowledges resident birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments by planning a special event and/or giving the resident a card, note, or small gift.
9. Maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner. Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position.
10. Provides instructions and supplies for other employees, residents or volunteers to assist with group or individual activities.
11. Takes pictures of Residence events, parties and other special occasions.
12. Maintains and updates information pertinent to the social / activity program, including Residence resources, entertainment, guest speakers, volunteers, and resident and staff birthdays/anniversaries.
13. Organizes outings into the local community to locations of interest to residents; ensures that sufficient staff and/or volunteers participate in the outings; and makes arrangements for the provision of needed resident services during the time of the outing.
14. Maintains a sign-up schedule for regular transportation to doctor appointments and shopping and assists residents in making other transportation arrangements as needed.
15. Plans special “theme” days or months around holidays, seasons, or recognized days such as Father’s or Mother’s Day.
16. Carries out diverse duties with minimal supervision.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work any of the following shifts?
Wednesday: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM–6:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM–6:30 PM
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15