What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at The Vero at Chesapeake?
This position is for a Memory Care Activity Assistant, Part Time Every Other Weekend, 16 hours
Perks and Benefits*:
- Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter
- Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
- Work for us and earn $1000 for each person you refer and is hired
- Access to earned wages prior to payday
- Generous PTO Plan
- Career Development
- An employee engaged scheduling system
- Employee Appreciation Events, Attendance Programs, New Employee Referral Program
- Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?
- *Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of experience working in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning, and organizing special programs for residents, families, and staff.
- Good verbal communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
- Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
- Must be able to evaluate residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed.
- Able to respond to resident, family, or team concerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concerns to the Administrator as needed.
- Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
- Current and valid state driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance.
Essential Functions:
- Assist Resident Experience Director (RED) in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents’ quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing residents’ social, physical, spiritual, and mental health.
- Follows and implements programs posted on the Calendar of Events created by the RED that is built around resident life profiles and demonstrate an active, social, and creative environment.
- Assists the RED in maintaining an updated social history and Life Profile of each resident.
- Assists the RED in maintaining a successful “Better Health for a Better Self” program to meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
- Meets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.
- Maintains the inventory of activity supplies and equipment and submits a monthly list of needs to the RED.
- As requested, assists with set up and break down of events of holiday parties.
- As needed, operates, and drives the community bus for resident outings, community outreach opportunities, or another programming away from the community.
- And other duties assigned by supervisor.
