What are the responsibilities and job description for the RC - Activity Assistant position at Snyder Village?
Job Summary:
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Prepare for and implement daily activities-group and/or individual.
- Keep daily attendance and participation of residents at planned and individual activities.
- Seek out and introduce new activities.
- Assess the resident’s behavior during activities and adapt accordingly.
- Maintain an enthusiastic demeanor during activities.
- Encourage and invite all residents to daily and/or preferred activities as stated in their plan of care.
- Be attentive to all residents needs during activities.
- Must subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to be flexible.
- Ability to identify residents’ activity interest.
- Excellent customer service and people skills, demonstrate compassion, patience and understanding with a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
- Ability to change program or response to resident as indicated.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, and outbursts appropriately.
- Willingness to acquire knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other areas of elder care.
- Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job.
- Able to maintain good working relationships with other personnel.
- Must enjoy working with people especially older adults.
- Must have patience and a good work ethic.
- Must comply with the Dress Code standard.
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
- Must observe resident’s rights.
Physical Requirements:
- Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Is involved with personnel, residents, families and other visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
- Is subject to anxious and emotionally upset residents and families.
- May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, temporarily in staff emergencies and to ensure proper care for all residents.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- High School Education or equivalent
- No certification required.
Salary : $17 - $21