Weekend Activities Assistant

This position doesn't require any specific experience or education, but the candidate must be a warm, friendly, energetic person.

Days & Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9AM-5:30PM

REQUIREMENTS

• Interested in working with senior adults.
• In good physical and emotional health.
• Sensitive to the needs, interests, and abilities of the senior adults.
• Relates well to people and maintains effective working relationships.
• Must possess a sense of humor, friendliness, patience, and flexibility; has initiative and imagination.
• Has manual dexterity.
• Must physically be able to set up individual activities to include assembling tables, chairs, lifting supplies, push wheelchairs, climbing ladders
• Ability to motivate and stimulate.
• Ability to teach, organize and supervise others.
• Ability to assume responsibility for assigned duties.
• Accept training and supervision.
• Be responsible for assigned activities.
• Certification and/or attending classes preferable.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form.

REPORTING: The Activities Assistant reports to the Activities Director.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts all assigned scheduled activities on time and within the framework and guidelines of the Activities Director.
• Be responsive to the needs of all residents.
• Maintain daily records of activity participation, both group and individual.
• While performing activities or interacting with residents, safety will always be of the utmost concern.
• All assigned duties must be completed within the designated time frame.
• Will comply with all regulations and operating procedures of the facility.
• Will dress in appropriate business attire.
• Cooperate with staff and volunteers at all times.
• Prepare daily activity programs under Activities Director’s supervision.
• Provide volunteers direction under Activities Director’s supervision.
• Maintain and update lists for Activities Director as requested.
• Attend all necessary in-services.
• Direct all resident needs to the appropriate departments.
• Discuss needs and concerns with Activities Director.
• Assist with activity calendars and keep bulletin boards current.
• Adhere to Infection Control Policies such as wearing gloves while performing food activities.
• All activity supplies and equipment will be kept and maintained in proper order.
• Leave activity area neat and clean and in proper order.
• Accept other assignments at the request of the Activities Director or Administrator.