Activities Assistant

Westminster Manor

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Reports To: Director of Activities

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify and create activities for residents through creative thinking and resident suggestions.
• Oversee activities with the support and direction of the Director of Activities.
• Transport residents to and from activities out in the community.
• Setup room for activities.
• Remind residents prior to each activity and assist them in getting to the activity.
• Effectively communicate with all residents, including those who are sight-impaired and hearing-impaired.
• Coordinate individual activities such as manicures, etc.
• Greet visitors in a respectful and friendly manner.
• Adhere to HIPPA guidelines.
• Be aware of safety and fire evacuation procedures.
• Assist with office duties, such as planning activities, answering phones, reaching out to volunteers.
• Follow Department of Health guidelines when handling food.
• Adhere to proper hygiene standards.
• Attend staff and in-service meetings as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

• Internet
• Experience with Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year experience

Specialized Training:

• Comfort level working with senior population
• Experience in activities preferred
• Facility training programs
• Must have valid driving license

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Time Management
• Oral and Written Communication
• Punctuality
• Professionalism
• Organization
• Listening
• Patience
• Pleasant
• Helpful
• Friendly Demeanor
• Customer Service Skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions that are not weather-related and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to blood borne pathogens and transferable health conditions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17