What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant/Transportation position at Azalea Estates of Shreveport?
Summary of Responsibility:
Responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing the activity programs to ensure that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational and social needs of the residents are maintained on an individual basis. Provide transportation to resdient appointments and scheduled activities outside of the community.
*Must have Chauffeurs License*
Duties:
- Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning activities.
- Transport residents to appointments and scheduled outings.
- Assist in the administering and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
- Responsible for creating and enhancing the resident activity program to provide social stimulation and social interaction as well as spiritual enhancement among residents and staff.
- Assist with a written plan of monthly activities and publish a monthly activities calendar.
- Cultivate leisure time activities such as games, arts, crafts, movies, etc.
- Develop activities which enhance physical exercise such as bowling, walks, etc.
- Assist in coordinating special events with marketing.
- Help coordinate in-house special events open to families and friends, e.g., special parties, holiday meals, etc.
- Decorate facility with monthly theme.
- Individually assesses and update residents’ lifestyle needs and set measurable goals with observable approaches.
- Involve the resident’s family in planning activities when possible.
- Train volunteers in the appropriate area to best utilize their talents.
- Encourage hobbies and crafts and provide materials in keeping with resident’s financial status and department budget.
- Assist in compiling and maintaining an activity schedule, available projects, crafts, resources, etc.
- Obtain information concerning the residents’ backgrounds to better provide activities to meet their needs.
- Assist in providing library service for residents through cooperation with local library.
- Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor the residents’ personal property rights.
- Perform any other duties that may by assigned by the Administrator.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- Chauffeurs License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Shreveport, LA 71115: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16