Activities Assistant

Description

The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director with scheduled group activities including preparation, set-up, clean up & facilitating individual events independently and as a team for all residents, family, friends & team members within the community. Act as back up driver for transportation as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• The Activity Assistant is expected to run these activities independently of the Activities Manager.
• Reports to the Activity Manager on a daily basis when scheduled to discuss duties, tasks and resident-related concerns.
• Implement group activities as scheduled by the Activities Manager. This includes preparation, setting up, clean up and facilitating the activity.
• Must be able to document attendance, interactions of residents following the program and input as needed into files.
• Have sufficient computer familiarity to be able to print documents or enter in information into resident data base.
• Under emergency situations, assist with resident transfer and evacuation under the coordination of the Manager on Duty or other persons in charge.
• Participate in voluntary and mandatory on-going education and in-service training.
• Back up driver and activity manager. Drive vehicles to different locations as scheduled by the Activity Manager.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Activity Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Current county Food Handlers Card.
• Arizona State Caregiver certification through Directed Care preferred.
• Current State driver’s license with good driving record required to transport residents.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational and time management skills are required.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication in English
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and a flexible schedule
• Able to lift a minimum 25 to 75 lbs.

SKILLS: 

• Strong creative thinking skills are required.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products:  Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Project management skills and an ability to multi-task and prioritize frequently changing needs.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and discretion.
• Work as a team player with Team Members at all levels.
• Self-starter and positive personality.
• Sensitive to confidential information.