Activities assistant

Responsibilities: Must be able to drive community bus for outings and to support transportation needs of residentsMaintain a clean and organized environment Conduct daily exercises at recommended times Daily implementation of activities according to the activity calendar and direction from the Social Coordinator Establish and maintain religious involvement through bible studies and pastoral interaction Work with Social Coordinator and individually with residents to provide personalized programs in crafts, recreation and hobbies Obtain information about the resident from the resident or family members and write up to use with photo in bio-board Keeps records of personal history and photo release for each resident Communicate with appropriate community departments when planning events that will take place in the community Conduct special events to celebrate resident birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special observances Assess interests and needs of residents by working closely with residents and their families Provide and maintain photos of all special events Maximize resident participation in programs and document activity attendance in department records Maintain all department equipment and supplies. Organize existing craft supplies and arrange neatly for easy identification Assist with daily hydration of residents and feeding of residents when necessary Put on appropriate music on stereo and keep the music playing through the day Escort the residents to and from activities and the beauty shop as needed Escort resident to the bus on bus outing days Pet care - inform Social Coordinator of any problems or changes Participate in health fairs or marketing presentations upon request Other duties as assigned Uniform Demands: Business CasualCommunity wide jewelry and dress policy Special Demands:Must be in good physical and mental health. Must possess an upbeat, positive, flexible, and enthusiastic personality and be congenial with fellow employees, residents, and the public at large. Must be an honest and dependable individual. Must maintain proper hygiene. Must be professional in dress and presentation. Must be willing to be active and on feet during entire work shift. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in Standard English and use own judgment and initiative in daily activities. Must be a mature individual. Must possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice. Must have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Must be detail and teamwork oriented. Must possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate and update as needed. Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills and community requirements. Must be Drug free and submit to Urinary Analysis Drug screening upon hire and routinely. Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire and as required by state regulations. The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living.

Salary : $17 - $21