Activities Assistant

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.

With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.

Reporting to the Sr. Center Manager, the Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and facilitating recreational programming for participants in the Adult Day Health Center. This role partners closely Activity Coordinators to implement engaging, person-centered activities and contributes to the development of the monthly activity calendar. The idea candidate demonstrates reliability, initiative, and a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and enriching environment for all participants.

Specific Responsibilites

• Builds within the Adult Day Health Center a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere in which the participants are able to identify a support system.
• Assists with planning, preparing and leading large and small scale group activities which include but are not limited to exercises, news discussions, arts and crafts, music, cultural groups, cognitive groups, and community outings.
• Assists with planning parties, holiday and birthday celebrations.
• Encourages isolated participants towards group participation through one-on-one interactions.
• Assists with all general activities at the center to meet participants’ needs when necessary including personal care, transportation, & meal service, as assigned.
• Assists in preparing, distributing and posting monthly calendar of activities.
• Conducts and documents quarterly participant assessments in EHR.
• Conducts other record keeping and administrative assignments required of the job.
• Encourages and participates in actions that promote good public relations with clients, their families and friends, visitors, and the community.
• Promotes customer service as a primary goal, through direct actions and, by example, to other staff
• All other reasonably related duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

• One year experience leading activities programs for the elderly (or equivalent combination of education/experience.)
• High School Diploma
  
  

Background And Experience

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification, or willingness to become trained and certified within six months of hire.
• One year of professional work experience or volunteer experience with frail elders with dementia and/or age related issues.
• Interest and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to conscientiously follow directions.
• Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
• Stability, maturity, imagination, and flexibility in work.
• Fluency in English required; Bilingual in Cantonese, Spanish, or Russian highly preferred
• Strong leadership skills preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve and practice conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 35 lbs.
• Ability to reach, bend and walk
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Five finger manipulation
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to comprehend complex written material and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate and speak clearly in English, Cantonese, or Spanish Highly Preferred
  
  

Compensation

• Range: $24.30 - $25.30/hourly
  
  

This amount is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors.

This range does not include any additional equity, benefits, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.

Institute on Aging reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

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IOA reserves the right to adjust work hours or duties when appropriate.

Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neuro-diversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.