Activities Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED
• Minimum of one year of experience in activities, volunteering with older adults
• Experience with activities or volunteering preferred
• Ability and desire to work with the senior population
• Must be self-motivated. Creative with a positive attitude

• Assist with developing, coordinating, and performing activities for the community that reflect the varied interests of the residents
• Assist with the recruiting, coordinating, and training of volunteers
• Assist with involving employees and family members in the activities program
• Report to Life Enrichment Director
• Assist the director in Events/Celebrations

• Assist with the implementation of comprehensive activities to help meet the spiritual, physical, social, and psychosocial needs of the resident
• Utilization of community resources and entertainers with scheduled various activities and special events
• Assist with the monthly activities calendar to reflect the varied interests of the residents and to provide enriching opportunities.
• Assist with the coordination of special events, including holiday events
• Conduct activities as needed
• Assist with the Resident Council meeting monthly and document the minutes
• Ensure that residents are encouraged and assisted to attend activities that are of interest to them
• Assist with monitoring the supplies and equipment needed to provide regularly scheduled activities
• Assist with involving other departments for various activities
• Assist with multiple outside community service projects, trips, etc.
• Comply with the residence’s policies, training programs, and state/federal regulations.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Assist residents to and from activities if needed

• To fulfill job requirements, the employee must be able to perform a key physical task for extended periods. When supporting, lifting, or transporting residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the resident must be used.

• Stand/walk up to eight hours a day
• Sit up to two hours a day
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach
• Secure proper assistance for the transfer and lifting of residents as needed

Primary location:
Pathways Memory Care Unit.

FULL TIME Memory Care Activities position. Must have experience working in geriatrics and with individuals with dementia.