Activities Assistant

# Activities Assistant
2468 S ST ANDREWS PLACE - LOS ANGELES, CA 90018## Overview Salary Range $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly## Description
** Job Description**|  |  || --- | --- ||
** Position** | Activities Assistant ||
** Department** | SNF Activities ||
** Reports To** | Director of Activities ||
** FLSA Status** | Non-exempt ||
** Prepared By** | Human Resources ||
** Prepare Date** | January 2016 ||
** Revised Date** | August 2019 | #

Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of Activities, the Activities Assistant is responsible for creating and implementing an activity program as designed by the Activities Department.  The Activity Assistant is also responsible for observing the overall wellbeing of the residents within the performance of their assignment.  The Activities Assistant will be required to lead, assist and help create recreational activities and develop programs to preserve cognitive skills, motivation, independence and social skills for the SNF residents.#

Mission and Values Demonstrates the competencies to fulfill the Mission and values of St. John of God Ministry, which are the foundation of all activities performed by every employee
** Mission
* * We are here to extend the healing mission of Jesus through the Hospitality of St. John of God by continually improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve# Core Values
** Hospitality
* * Creates an environment where people can feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed and loves
** Respect
* * Recognizes the richness of God’s gifts and His presences in every person regardless of age, situation in life, culture or religion
** Quality
* * Works toward creating centers of excellence and service fostering continuous improvement in the quality of service
** Responsibility
* * Encourages cooperation as a way of promoting standards of competence, efficiency and accountability as we carry out our duties in the Mission # Essential Functions
1. Coordinates, conducts and oversees daily activities as posted and planned
2. Responsible for information given and received at Activity and Resident Council and other meetings, and documentation as required
3. Plans and coordinates special events as scheduled with the approval from the Supervisor
4. Provides clerical support to the Supervisor as assigned
5. Assists other Activities personnel as needed or requested
6. Attends staff meetings and training sessions, conducts trainings and in-services as needed
7. Maintains a positive and professional working relationship with other coworkers, residents, and family members
8. Supervises and trains entry level activity staff and volunteers assigned to the unit
9. Develops and creates Activity program calendar each month consisting of seasonal programs and new programs
10. Oversees Activity program ensuring quality customer service of staff and volunteers
11. Accompanies residents with other staff members on outings, as needed
12. Transports residents to outings/appointments as needed according to transportation schedule
13. Creates forms and flyers for recreational services as needed
14. Assists with specific activity in the facility as assigned by Supervisor
15. Interacts with all staff and residents in the spirit of St. John of God
16. Knows and implements the Mission and Values of St. John of God Retirement & Care Center, as well as the Portal Program Philosophy
17. Be present, systematic, and responsible in referring any inquiry or problem regarding a family member, resident or visitor to the appropriate staff person
18. Knows and uses accurate information, location and function of various departments, and names of appropriate supervisory personnel
19. # Additional Responsibilities & Duties
20. Reviews and signs all residents’ interest and activities questionnaire (Portal Program)21. Participates in the planning of all major SNF programs or campus events
22. Organizes the set-up and clean-up of recreational activities
23. Maintains pool safety and area equipment
24. Responsible for locking all doors to the Activity Room as directed by Supervisor
25. Work with Alzheimer’s and Dementia residents
26. Leads and creates activities, i.e. Yoga, Laughing Yoga, stretch class, aqua aerobics, etc.
27. Creates and maintains transportation month reports
28. Creates and maintains activities month to month reports
29. Leads and facilitates special events
30. Maintains and orders supplies for Activities, if directed by the Supervisor
31. Generates all daily activity schedules
32. Generates all…