What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant Part Time Residence at Kenilworth Park position at HallKeen Assisted Living Communities LLC?
Job Title: Activities Assistant
Location: The Residence at Kenilworth Park, Washington, DC 20019
Hours: Part Time
Job Summary:
Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. Comfortable driving company car and/or 14 passenger van.
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 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Must have valid Driver’s License
- Comfortable driving company car and/or 14 passenger van
- Preferred experience in Senior Living Activities Department
Physical Demands:
- Physically able to move at least 50 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.
