What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Harmony Senior Services?
Why Harmony?
401k Fulltime Part-time Benefits Packages
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance / legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
Training, Development Career Laddering
Great work-life balance
Flexible Scheduling
Telehealth Flex Spending Health Savings Account Options
Job Description
STATEMENT OF JOB :
The Program Coordinator supports the Life Enrichment Director in implementing meaningful activity and recreational programs for the entire community, including Independent Living (ILif applicable), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Resident Activity Programs :
Assists Life Enrichment Director in orchestrating and delivering programs for all levels of care.
May attend resident council meetings and work with committees of residents in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs
Assists with planning monthly programs of activities for all levels of care (i.e., IL, AL and MC) per Harmony Senior Services guidelines
Assists in meeting new residents to complete the Resident Life Profile
Maintains activities area and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion
Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, resident's families, visitors, and staff
Activity Calendar :
Assists Life Enrichment Director in implementing activity programs in compliance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards :
Aids in the process of planning activities by making suggestions or bringing knowledge of community resources to the attention of the Life Enrichment Director
Assists in advertising programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters as required
Arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled group or one-on-one activities
Assists in resident transportation to get groceries, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities. May transport residents to physician appointments occasionally as directed
Assists in off-site outings for residents; providing transportation and safe coordination for participants
Organizes facility activities for group and individual participation
Requirement
Policies / Procedures / Administration
Assists residents as necessary when going to and from activities
Encourages participation through a friendly, welcoming attitude
Leads and assists resident activities as requested
Helps maintain equipment as necessary
Attends in-services and staff meetings as assigned
Completes all other duties as assigned
Requirements :
High school diploma or GED
A certified activities professional; or has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full-time in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer's and other related Dementia
Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or Eligible for Certification
Requires current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire
Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia specific training
Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which the position is located
Must have a safe / good driving record and be able to provide copy of the MVR. Must have or be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, if required
Must have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population
Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to work responsibly independently as well as a team player
Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, must be able to follow instructions and direction, interact with residents of varying backgrounds and abilities, and remain cheerful and calm under stressful situations
Must be able to bend, reach, walk, sit, stand and push / pull as the position requires.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
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