What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities (Life Enrichment) Assistant Retirement Community FT/PT position at The Gardens on Quail?
Description
As Activities Assistant your primary responsibility is to provide a robust activity program to residents in our retirement community. Our Activities Assistant will work closely with the Activity Director and will provide activities in both the assisted living and memory care settings. Activities will be designed with a therapeutic approach to address the social, emotional cognitive, physical, and spiritual needs of each resident. There will be times when the Activity Assistant will drive residents to and from appointments and on outings.
Job duties include, but aren't limited to :
- Ensure scheduled activities occur as posted, in a timely manner. Get other employees involved in activities, be calm, yet enthusiastic and engage with all residents according to their ability, cognition, and desire. Gather and escort residents to and from activity programs.
- Document resident participation via progress notes & weekly activities family emails. Including residents' reaction or behavioral concerns during activities.
- Report any changes in resident's activity participation as well as any physical, cognitive or emotional fluctuations, to the Health and Wellness Director or Life Enrichment Director
- Provide daily encouragement to residents for involvement in activities via verbal invitations, reminders, and escorts in both group and individual activities
- Assist residents who need additional guidance during an activity
- Keep activities areas organized, neat, clean and accessible
- Assist residents when loading and unloading bus / van
- Deliver mail and packages to residents when needed
- Promote teamwork, inter-departmentally and intra-departmentally
- Work with care staff to assist with resident daily activities and needs
- Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, families and co-workers
Qualifications and Experience
Requirements
Skills required
Job Types : Full-time, Part-time
Pay : From $18.00 per hour
Benefits :Schedule :
Work Location : In person
Salary : $18