What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Diamond Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Activity Assistant Job Description
Summary of Duties-The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the execution of the activities programming within the community. The Activity Assistant reports to the Executive Director.
Essential Functions
- Completes My story for each resident in collaboration with the resident and/or family preferably prior to or during the move-in process (no later than 3 business days after move-in). Files original in the resident’s chart and keeps a copy in a secure area that is accessible to associates; uses My Story to develop a base on which to create the program of activities to meet the residents’ individual needs.
- Ensures that the program will include morning, afternoon, and evening activities, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; Present for or assures coverage for all activities, including those occurring on holidays, evenings, and weekends.
- Creates a well-balanced program to reflect activities that meet residents’ social, emotional, recreational, spiritual, educational, and physical needs.
- Plans activities and makes arrangements to carry out plans; Creates a monthly calendar of activities/events, which is posted centrally in the community by the first of each month. A copy is also given to ED and extras printed for marketing folders. (calendar must be gone over with ED for final approval)
- Maintains program activities within the budget, purchases departmental supplies, keeps a record of expenditures via expense spenddown sheets, and turns in receipts for payment/reimbursement in a timely manner.
- Monitors inventory and is responsible for activities, supplies, and equipment.
- In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Community Resident Council, coordinates and may lead monthly Resident Council Meeting, with minutes recorded and maintained in the Life Enrichment Department.
- Develops a transportation program to include regularly scheduled trips into the community (i.e., shopping, meals out, etc.); For Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities, collaborates with the Wellness Director to devise a schedule that allows the van to be scheduled for medical appointments on a regular basis; Assist in escorting residents on trips, as necessary.
- Assists with Sales in regards to developing and implementing the community’s marketing plan; Provide tours to prospects, work with 3rd party providers, May be required to serve as weekend Manager on Duty per the community’s program.
- Participates in stand-up meetings, family meetings, and other meetings as requested by the Executive Director.
- Coordinates volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers; Includes residents and family volunteers when available and appropriate; Contacts community sources to expand volunteer base and to vary resident activities.
- Works with other department heads as needed to ensure activities run smoothly (i.e. submits special event request forms to Food Service Director for activities requiring food).
- Supervise and provide direction to activity assistants.
- Attends community in-services and teaches as requested.
- Maintains all required training and certifications.
Non-Essential Functions of the Activities Assistant
- Participates in New Hire Orientation by teaching the Activities segment.
- Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
- Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
- Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
- Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.
- Assist with all other assigned tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- Minimum of 1 years working with the senior population.
- Good organization planning and communication skills.
- Arts and Crafts and musical ability and familiarity with Wellness Programming desired.
- Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities; Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills are also required.
- Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in workloads, assignments, hours, and days (i.e., weekends, evenings, holidays).
- Job requires frequent sitting and standing; Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift and/or push 40 pounds.
- Must have a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
- Must obtain appropriate Driver’s License to drive the community van for activities.
Salary : $15