Activity Assistant- Hillcrest Senior Living (Casual Call, Day Shift)

Position Summary: 

The Activities Assistant will plan and coordinate programs, provide one-on-one interaction with residents, and lead group activities designed to meet the individual interests and needs of the residents. Programs are intended to fulfill all aspects of wellness – psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual. This shall be done in a positive and nurturing environment. The Activities Assistant is to assist with any other duties as required by the Program Director or Aspen Pointe Administrator. Will also supervise the department in the absence of the program director. Drive the bus/van transporting Hillcrest/Aspen Pointe/Birchwood residents to/from appointments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred

• B.A./B.S. in health related field or social science field
• American Heart Association BLS or American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR & AED
• American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid
• Experience driving larger vehicles
• Working with Adults and geriatrics

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Lead group activities in Birchwood and Aspen Pointe
• Prepare, organize and shop for programs
• Help create monthly/weekly programming calendar and manage TouchTown
• Oversee special programs on nights and weekends
• Drive residents to appointments in bus drivers absence
• Track resident involvement in programs
• Computer work, typing and research

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).