What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant (Full Time) position at Town and Country Manor?
The person who will be successful in this position is a self-starter who is able to keep the big picture in mind while managing their time, actions and attitude. Must be able to genuinely care and engage with our prospects, their families and the residents at Town and Country Manor, and be comfortable carrying out our mission:
“To demonstrate the care, love and hope of Jesus Christ to senior adults.”
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Job Summary:
The Activity Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our senior living community. This position involves planning, organizing, and implementing engaging activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and physical well-being for seniors, including those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Activity Assistant will work closely with residents, their families, and the care team to ensure a supportive and enriching environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up and lead daily activity program including group, individual/spontaneous, 1:1 and normalization activities as directed by the Director of Life Enrichment and per calendar/individual plans and with the intent to optimize the function, safety, health and emotional well-being of each resident.
- Attend and assist in planned activities and special events, decorating for major holidays
- Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest
- Encourage residents to participate in activities
- Utilizes documentation such as care plans, activity protocols and other appropriate sources of information to facilitate each resident’s best ability to function in meaningful life activities.
- Assists the Director of Life Enrichment in maintaining all resident activity records in compliance with the facility policies and applicable State regulations.
- Participates in resident activity assessments and care plan development.
- Act as a catalyst in developing friendships between residents and in promoting the social model
- Prepares and maintains activity documentation as directed by the Director of Life Enrichment.
- Greets visitors with a positive attitude and a smile.
- Treats residents, family, and staff with dignity and respect.
- Answers telephone promptly, accurately, and according to protocol.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak, write and read English
- Must be comfortable reading aloud to a group during activities
- Relevant activity experience in senior living setting a plus
- Equivalency of a high school diploma
- Background clearances as required by government regulations
- Must meet health requirements , including TB
- Must have the desire and ability to work with seniors with memory impairment in a social model of care
- A creative spirit and a warm, outgoing personality
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to adapt and bring positivity to any situation
- Must be ambulatory and in sound physical condition, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend to the floor, reach above head level, sit, and perform repetitive movements with arms and legs.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20