What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant Maple Ridge Campus position at HallKeen Assisted Living Communities LLC?
Job Title: Activities Assistant
Location: Maple Ridge Campus Essex Junction, VT 05452
Hours: Full Time with Weekend Rotation
Job Summary:
Support and assist the activities director in leading activities in both Assisted Living and Memory Care communities on the Maple Ridge Campus. Maple Ridge’s activities focus on the Touchstone Cognitive Health Program. This is a method designed to positively influence all aspects of our resident’s life. It is evidence based, incorporating principles and protocols from the MIND Diet, Montessori educational principles, Cognitive Strengthening Therapy, and numerous studies the indicate how the inclusion of purpose, meaning, gratitude, socialization, laughter and exercise can positively affect physical and emotional health and well-being.
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Pay rate $18.00 - $19.00 hourly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
- Leads assigned Activity programs
- Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to Residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
- Develops programs for Residents including, if applicable, programs designed for Residents confined to their rooms.
- Engages and motivates Residents resulting in program participation.
- Informs Residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
- Greets new Residents and families making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
- Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
- Covers reception desk, when needed as scheduled.
- Maintains records of all activities, Resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
- Assists Activity Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program if applicable.
- Adhere to and carry out all Company policies and procedures.
- Report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the day on the day an injury occurs.
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, Residents/families, and visitors.
- Promote the community in a positive way
- Promote teamwork in providing highest quality customer service to residents, families and visitors
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
- Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Physical Demands:
- Physically able to move at least 25 lbs. without assistance.
- Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
- Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
- Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
Benefits:
Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.
Salary : $18 - $19
