What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant - Per Diem position at La Posada Green Valley?
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Activity Director, the Activity Assistant will assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of activity programs on a daily basis to meet the individual residents' needs and interests.
Essential Functions
- Assist and/or lead assigned group or one-on-one activity programs.
- Assist residents to and from activity programs.
- Report any changes in Resident behavior, safety hazards or procedural difficulties to the Activity Director.
- Assist with monthly activity calendars and display boards.
- Assist with evaluation of each resident according to their background, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations, and needs for meaningful activity programs.
- Suggest new activities to Activity Director based on resident interests.
- Relieve receptionist over noon hour and take responsibility for the front desk phone and reception.
- Ability to work in close cooperation with the Activity Director, accept direction, and display initiative to complete activity related tasks and programs.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Competencies
- Dependability, punctuality, creativity, enthusiasm, affection, flexibility, and patience.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Sensitivity to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents with varying cognitive levels.
Skills and Abilities
1 plus years of experience preferred in assisting with activities with participants of varying cognitive abilities.
