What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Heritage at Brentwood?
When you work at Havenwood of Burnsville, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
The Activities Assistant supports the planning and implementation of a diverse activity program aimed at addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents.
Pay Range: $19-$22 per hour, based on experience.
Flexible Hours!
PRINCIPAL DUTIES Essential Job Duties:
- Assist in planning and coordinating activities, including reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outings, special events, and one-on-one visits.
- Help prepare and distribute the monthly calendar and newsletter.
- Assist in purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
- Distribute mail to residents daily.
- Direct the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
- Announce scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
- Coordinate and supervise volunteer activities, including training and support.
- Maintain accurate documentation of resident activity attendance.
- Plan and coordinate activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
Other Duties:
- Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
- Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
HOSPITALITY FOCUS
Our community embraces a culture of hospitality, guided by the following promises:
- Greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
- Treat everyone with courteous respect.
- Anticipate and respond to the needs of residents, employees, and guests.
- Listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- Hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- Embrace and value our differences.
- Make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
- Ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance at all times.
- Pay attention to details.
WELLNESS FOCUS
Employees are expected to foster a healthy community culture through a whole-person approach to wellness, encompassing eight dimensions: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational. This holistic approach ensures residents’ wellness needs are met, positively impacting both residents and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma required.
- One year of experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed healthcare setting preferred.
- Background in music, art, drama, or dance therapy preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting for approximately 60% of the workday.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to push residents weighing up to 250 lbs. in gerichairs and/or wheelchairs.
- Must be able to read, speak English, hear, and sit/walk intermittently throughout the day.
- May be exposed to communicable diseases, chemicals, offensive odors, and combative behavior.
Benefits:
- · 401(k)
- · 401(k) matching
- · Dental insurance
- · Employee assistance program
- · Flexible schedule
- · Flexible spending account
- · Health insurance
- · Health savings account
- · Life insurance
- · Paid time off
- · Referral program
- · Tuition reimbursement
- · Vision insurance
Salary : $19 - $22