Activities Assistant

Meadowcrest at Middletown

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in the development and oversight of resident programs, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Assesses and plans facilitation of a comprehensive activities program.
• Required to assist at community planned functions including coordinating events from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Assists with holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates appropriate mixed group.
• Creates and implements new activities throughout the quarter after speaking with Memory Care Program Director.
• Facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities.
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• Oversees daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Assists in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Program Director for final approval. Posts the calendar in appropriate area.
• Distributes community newsletter.
• Assists Director in implementation of New Directions program.
• Will be flexible in providing activities as assigned on both Memory Care floors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other skills required:

o One to three years’ experience preferred in memory care or experience/exposure to the senior population.
o Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
o Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel.
o Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.
o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
o Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
o Responds promptly to resident needs.
o Supports organization's goals and values.
o Balances team and individual responsibilities.
o Ability to delegate.
o Ability to handle multiple priorities.
o Competent in organizational, time management skills, and the ability to coordinate and plan for event planning.
o Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
o Ability to work a flexible schedule.
o Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

COMPETENCIES:
· Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.

• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
  • Close Vision
  • Distance Vision
• Additional remarks regarding work environment:
  • Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.
  • May conduct group activities outdoors when weather is appropriate.

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