Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Activity Assistant
Supervisor : Life Enrichment DirectorFLSA Status : Hourly, non-exempt
Date Approved : September 2021
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and promoting activities to enhance quality of life for all residents. May have to safely transport residents in Community bus or other vehicle according to schedule.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age
- A commercial driver’s license may be required for this position; if so, a CDL must be obtained within 60 days of your hire
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
- Maintain a positive, respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
- Possess organizational skills
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
- Satisfactorily pass the company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents as well as state and local regulationsProvide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residentsProvide hands-on involvement in programs during the residents’ scheduled timesCoordinates efforts of Ambassadors Club (for welcoming new residents), resident council meetings, and resident food council meetingsAssists the Life Enrichment Director with the preparation and distribution of monthly activities calendarInforms residents of daily activities using announcement boardInvites residents to activities; assures they are reminded of and escorted to activities as necessaryAssists with proper use of fitness equipment; promptly reports any apparent problems with fitness equipment to Manager or SupervisorFacilitates socialization among residentsAssists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, coordinating, and decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons, including all bulletin boardsAssures Activity Room and any activity supply storage areas are clean and organized, including assuring that any food stored in Activity Room kitchen is stored in safe, sanitary mannerFacilitates Community volunteerism among residents (e.g., Community service projects)Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicleAssists Life Enrichment Director with social media content and maintenance of Community Facebook pagePerforms other duties as assigned by SupervisorOTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or othersMeet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is requiredServe as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitudeRepresent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly mannerAdhere to dress / appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisorAdhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standardsPromote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all timesMaintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and / or confidential matters / material in strict confidence with management of the company (and / or other company staff as needed)Ability to keep all business and operations information confidentialMaintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)This position has no supervisory responsibilitiesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
20% or less
20% to 40%
40% to 60%
60% to 80%
80% to 100%
Stand
Walk
Pushing, pulling and / or reaching
Grasping and fine manipulation
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Lifts Weight or Exerts Force
20% or less
20% to 40%
40% to 60%
60% to 80%
80% to 100%
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.
