Asst Liv Recreation Assistant

Job Title: AL Recreation Assistant

Reports To: AL Programming Director

Department: AL Recreation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem - Flexible schedule (Evenings and Weekends)

SUMMARY

Assists Programming Director with therapeutic recreation activities for Chatham Place Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan, set up and lead activities for residents (sports, games, events and off-site trips).
• Responsible for providing administrative support to Programming Director and other team members.
• Maintain recreational equipment (tables, instruments and electronics) and keep areas clean while assisting residents with programs and activities.
• Provide a safe environment and follow all policies and regulations of Chatham Place.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Promotes the mission and image of the organization

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality.
• Promotes a professional image by adhering to the established dress code.
• Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork with peers and other departments.
• Engages in positive customer service interaction with residents, families and visitors.
• Takes ownership of an error in delivery of service and works to correct the problem.
• Attends all mandatory education and in-service programs as indicated by attendance records.
• Displays good attendance and is punctual.
• Complies with and promotes all standards of service with regard to residents' rights.

Demonstrates The Mary Wade Five Core Behaviors:

• The Six Foot Rule Whenever you come within six feet of someone, smile and say hello
• Listen to Understand Listen sincerely, with your ears, eyes and heart, and without prejudice or judgment
• Whatever It Takes Do whatever it takes to get the job done, make someones day, do the right thing
• Common Cents Be responsible with the Homes resources as we must operate within our means.
• Pride in Appearance We are all responsible for keeping Mary Wade neat, well maintained, and professional looking this extends to our personal appearance and areas of work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college preferred; minimum of six months to one year related experience and/or training of recreation experience a plus (art, therapy, music dance and reading).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with general mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Sensitive to the healthcare environment associated with an elderly population.
• Complies with HIPAA laws and respects the confidentiality of all residents at all times
• Interacts with all residents with compassion, sensitivity and professionalism.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE This job description falls into Category II, tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks. The Home will make available, free of charge, the Hepatitis B Vaccination and necessary TB testing.