Activities Assistant

1 week ago

Springfield, United States Bethesda Group, LLC Full time
Job Details

Job Location
362 The Gardens at Springfield - Springfield, MO

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$13.70 - $15.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Category
Health Care

Description

Seeking a full-time Activity Director to meet the needs of our residents. Available shift is Days, Tuesday - Saturday. $1500 Sign on Bonus Starting wages are $13.70 to $15,00. Duties involve assisting the Activity Director in developing a stimulating program that provides social, entertaining, and recreational activities that meets residents' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Plans, organizes and participates in daily activities and special events.
  • Assists in conducting New Resident Orientation.
  • Tracks attendance and encourages residents to participate in activities.
  • Conducts daily activities following community's policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with residents and their families to ensure activity needs of residents are being met.
  • Provides transportation for residents using time management and customer service skills.
  • Assumes duties of Activity Director in his/her absence.
  • Assists in the development of the monthly activities calendar that provides a variety of activities that will stimulate interest by the residents.
  • Assists the Activity Director in development of the quarterly newsletter that is used as an information tool for residents and families in addition to being a marketing tool for the community.
  • Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity supplies and ensures supplies are in proper working order and stored in a safe manner.
  • Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights.
  • Assists with tours and inquires as needed
  • Ensures coverage is scheduled to maintain resident activity schedule.
  • Recruits and assists in organizing volunteers.
  • Assists the Activities Director in promoting resident participation in daily activities.
  • Educates residents on Emergency Plan.
  • Participates in and assists with procedures associated with emergency drills and actual emergency situations within the community
  • Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.
Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Must possess knowledge of activities that will meet residents' mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs.
  • Must possess excellent writing and editing skills
  • Must be able to multitask and work with frequent interruptions.
  • Must possess excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
  • Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
  • Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
  • Must be able to work independently and as a team to prioritize work load as emergencies arise.
  • Must possess current, active driver's license with an excellent driving record. A CDL may be required for large vans in accordance with state requirements.
  • Must have working knowledge of personal computers, scanners, digital cameras, copiers and printers.

Education/Experience: High school degree or equivalent preferred. Previous experience working in a care facility desired. Certified Activity Director, Recreational Therapist, or Occupational Therapist is desired. Must have previous experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Publisher, Print Shop, and the ability to work with other applicable software.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Drives and/or accompanies residents to outside activities frequently, occasionally in inclement weather.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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