Activity Assistant

Now hiring a Full-time Activity Assistant to assist in providing a program of activities for residents, under the supervision of the Activities Director. The Activity Assistant must have the ability to promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators. Ability to present a professional appearance and attitude.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT 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. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

No prior experience or training.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all inclusive. The fact that certain duties may not be listed does not limit the performance of additional duties.

General Functions

• Assist in planned activities based on resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan as directed by the Activity director
• Conduct and / or assist in individual, group and bedside activities
• Work with staff and other disciplines to ensure resident participation
• Assist in maintaining required records and documentation.

Residents' Rights Functions

Safety & Job Hazards Functions

Inservice & Staff Developments Functions

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

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. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS

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 regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustics chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.