Activities Assistant

Objective

To provide a job description for the Activities Assistant as per the Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Communities in Georgia.

Department: Activities

Reports to: Activities Coordinator

Description of Position:

The Activities Assistant works with the Activities Coordinator to provide appropriate activities both in and out of the community. The Activities Assistant promotes resident well-being and satisfaction through support with recreational activities and communicates with other departments to ensure resident needs are met.

Responsibilities of the Activities Assistant:

Assist in the implementation of daily activities within the community guidelines and rules and regulations to promote resident well-being. At a minimum, activities must include group social activities, outdoor activities, spiritual programs, outreach programs, arts and crafts, exercise, music and drama, educational opportunities, and one-on-one interactions.

Take photos and update company social media pages.

Assist with volunteer and outreach programs.

Ensure that the policies and procedures are effective and enforced to support the health and safety of the residents.

Monitor resident activity, functional status, psychosocial status, taking action as required to promote resident well-being.

Document resident status change and communicate changes to Activities Coordinator and Resident Care Coordinator.

Keep activity areas clean and organized.

Review and utilize the Community's disaster preparedness plan for staff and residents to follow in case of fire, explosion, natural disaster, or other emergency, including interruption of electrical power supply, gas-heating supply and water supply.

Provide transportation to local medical facilities, shopping, church, voting, outings, and miscellaneous errands.

Attend required staff meetings and complete all necessary in-service training. ü Read all shift change acknowledgement notes.

Review and follow the employee handbook guidelines, including dress code, conduct, scheduling, etc.

Other duties as assigned by the Activities Coordinator. Position Requirements: ü Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have an acceptable criminal background record check. ü Must provide driving history from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must immediately report any cited or ticketed driving infractions.

Must keep a current certification in emergency first aid and CPR.

Must have a clear tuberculosis screening upon hire to assure that the employee is free of diseases communicable within the scope of employment.

Must have a physical examination prior to employment and as required by the Community after an injury or illness to assure that the employee is physically qualified to work.

Must be able to bend/stoop, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push, pull, squat, crouch, lift, carry, and move up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Must have training in emergency evacuation procedures, medical and social needs of the residents, resident's rights, abuse and neglect reporting, infection control, medication assistance, dementia, and courses relevant to the job duties.

Must obtain at least twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education the first year and sixteen (16) hours of continuing education courses each year thereafter.

Must attend mandatory staff meetings.

Employee must not be under the influence of alcohol or other substances while engaged in any work-related activity on behalf of the Community.

Employee must wear a name tag at all times while on the property or engaged in any work related activity on behalf of the Community.

Able to work various schedules, including weekends, as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person