Activity Assistant

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning, and organizing special programs for residents, families, and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed.
• Able to respond to resident, family, or team concerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concerns to the Administrator as needed.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Current and valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents’ quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing residents’ social, physical, spiritual, and mental health.
• Follows and implements programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrate an active, social, and creative environment.
• Assists the RED in maintaining an updated social history and Life Profile of each resident.
• Assists the RED in maintaining a successful “Better Health for a Better Self” program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
• Meets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.
• Maintains the inventory of activity supplies and equipment and submits a monthly list of needs to the RED.
• As requested, assists with set up and break down of events of holiday parties.
• As needed, operates, and drives the community bus for resident outings, community outreach opportunities, or another programming away from the community.
• And other duties assigned by supervisor.