Activity Assistant

1 month ago


Columbia, United States NHC Full time

DEPARTMENT: Activities

POSITION: Activity Assistant

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Activity Director

SUMMARY: The Activity Assistant facilitates the activity programs based on individual and group needs and preferences of the residents to promote the highest level of positive well being. The Activity Assistant helps coordinate activities, events and functions with all members of the interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Activity Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School Degree or GED.
  2. Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional preferred.
  3. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
  4. Ability to work with elderly residents.
  5. Genuine enthusiasm.
  6. A self-motivated, creative and positive personality.
  7. Willingness to learn new ideas and skills.
  8. Ability to work with partners, residents, family members and the community.
  9. Possess patience, good organization skills, assertiveness and be a conscientious person.
  10. Present a professional appearance.
  11. Be flexible in working hours so that weekend or evening events may be provided.
  12. Ability to supervisor others in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  1. Able to lift 30 pounds occasionally.
  2. Able to be on feet 2-5 hours a day.
  3. Be able to move throughout the building without assistance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Under the supervision of the Activity Director, may perform a resident activity assessment on each resident at move-in in order to identify activity preferences and to develop a base on which to create the program of activities to meet the resident's individual needs.
  2. Assists in maintaining the activity program daily, 7 days a week.
  3. Plans activities and coordinate supplies.
  4. Keeps records of all program activities and attendance of each resident.
  5. Conducts inventory and is responsible for activities supplies/equipment.
  6. Responsible for carrying out the programming, including reminding residents and assisting them to activities, leading activities, and setting up and breaking down activities.
  7. Promotes activities to be led by volunteers and residents.
  8. Assists Activity Director and Food Service Director in planning and carrying out special food and party functions.
  9. Assists with and attends activity programs for all major holidays as needed.
  10. Assists with publication and distribution of monthly calendar of activities and newsletter.
  11. Conducts activities that acknowledge the cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of the residents.
  12. Conducts activities that promotes the positive well-being of all residents.
  13. Assists in planning activities within the facility, events outside the facility, and in the community.
  14. Coordinates with the bus service for outside events.
  15. Must be willing and able to drive the facility bus for outings, events, appointments, or as needed.
  16. Assists with recruitment and supervision of volunteers.
  17. Assists in escorting residents on trips.
  18. Must have valid driver's license.
  19. Other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.

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