RC - Activity Assistant-Part Time

# RC - Activity Assistant-Part Time
1200 E PARTRIDGE RD - METAMORA, IL 61548## Overview Salary Range $16.50 - $20.50 Hourly## Description
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* Job Summary:

**** Supervisory Responsibility:
** This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
** Duties/ Responsibilities:
*** Prepare for and implement daily activities-group and/or individual.
* Keep daily attendance and participation of residents at planned and individual activities.
* Seek out and introduce new activities.
* Assess the resident’s behavior during activities and adapt accordingly.
* Maintain an enthusiastic demeanor during activities.
* Encourage and invite all residents to daily and/or preferred activities as stated in their plan of care.
* Be attentive to all residents needs during activities.
* Must subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Required skills/Abilities:
*** Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to be flexible.
* Ability to identify residents’ activity interest.
* Excellent customer service and people skills, demonstrate compassion, patience and understanding with a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
* Ability to change program or response to resident as indicated.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, and outbursts appropriately.
* Willingness to acquire knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other areas of elder care.
* Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations
* Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job.
* Able to maintain good working relationships with other personnel.
* Must enjoy working with people especially older adults.
* Must have patience and a good work ethic.
* Must comply with the Dress Code standard.
* Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
* Must observe resident’s rights.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
* Is subject to frequent interruptions.
* Is involved with personnel, residents, families and other visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
* Is subject to anxious and emotionally upset residents and families.
* May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, temporarily in staff emergencies and to ensure proper care for all residents.
* Ability to lift to 50 lbs.## Qualifications
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* Education and Experience:

*** High School Education or equivalent
* No certification required.