What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Millcroft Living?

Millcroft Living is looking for an Activity Assistant/ Community Life Services Coordinator to join our team. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Community Life Services with the overall planning and implementation of varied activity and educational programs designed to meet the requirements of the LCS Lifestyles and Health Services and 8 Dimensions of Wellness. If you are interested in this position apply online or stop by Millcroft Living to complete a paper application.

Schedule: Mon-Fri and Every Other Weekend 9am-7pm shift varies depending on activities planned that week.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Assists with planning and coordinating activities and events, discussion groups & clubs, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, off-property trips, special events, IT support, in-house movies, instructional courses; such as, arts & crafts, seminars, workshops, presentations; Active Aging Week, health & fitness activities, customized activities for Alzheimer/Dementia and Parkinson affected residents, marketing events, holiday parties; etc.

2. Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar, weekly reminder, event flyers and newsletter

3. Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed

4. Directs the movement of residents to and from on-property & off-property events

5. Directs volunteer activities and provides training

6. Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance

7. Researches upcoming events and trips

8. Coordinates transportation services with our residents, Health Center staff and Health Navigator

9. Data input of resident documentation in our EMR system, Vision.

10. Flexibility of hours-will involve nights and weekends

Other Duties:

1. Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned. Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified.

2. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

Millcroft Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.

3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.

4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

6. We embrace and value our differences.

7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.

8. We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

10. We pay attention to details.

WELLNESS FOCUS:

Millcroft Living employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Normally works in well-lighted, comfortable surroundings and will visit each of the communities on a regular basis. May also travel to local referral resources as needed. Must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptions. Must be able to sit for up to 95% of the workday. Must be able to bend and stoop. Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds independently.

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