Activities Assistant

Activity Assistant

REPORTS TO: Activity Director

DEPARTMENT: Activities

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

LANGUAGE: Ability to read, write and speak English

LOCATION:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents to

enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Associate degree in recreation or related field preferred OR

• 3-5 years full-time experience working with adult recreation.

• Basic knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementia's required.

• Experience and Knowledge in of senior living, including assisted living, Memory care,

and Enhanced Assisted Living preferred.

• Working knowledge of computers including Excel, Word, and MS Office.

• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

• Must possess valid driver's license.

• First Aid Certified.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads assigned activity programs.

• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient

supervision for each activity.

• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for

residents confined to their rooms.

• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.

• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events

on the bulletin board.

• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities

and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and

backgrounds.

• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community

according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning

monthly birthday parties to honor residents.

• Supports and actively participates in the community's census building initiatives.

• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of

each activity by residents as required by state law.

• Assists Activity Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities

program.

• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring

and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

• Maintains a valid driver's license for car travel as needed.

• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations

(only if required by community).

• Attend all required in-service trainings.

• Be responsible for your own safety having understanding and complying with all

Willow Ridge safety practices, policies, and procedures.

• Maintaining an awareness of safety hazards and unsafe practices and reporting them

immediately to the appropriate supervisors when identified.

• Actively participate in any injury/accident investigation applicable to your position.

• Be a member of, on a rotating basis, on the community's Safety Committee that

include attending meetings and participating in reviewing community safety

compliance and reviewing injury and accident investigations.

• Participate in annual safety training in-services.

• Performs all other duties as needed or requested by supervisor.

LEADERSHIP:

• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and make

decisions.

• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.

• Must be able to work well under pressure, to resolve conflicts, to prioritize tasks, and

follow through with ideas.

• Ability to speak intelligently about Willow Ridge and of assisted living programs.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.

• Maintain flexible work schedule to be available to work evenings, nights, weekends,

and holidays as needed.

• Availability by phone or page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.

• Follow Willow Ridge Senior Living policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIRMENTS:

• Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force

frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or

otherwise move objects.

• Additional physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling,

crouching, crawling, bending, twisting and generally all movement associated with

resident care.

• Travel frequently by bus or car.

• Must be in full compliance with all regulatory required vaccinations (including CoVID

19, MMR, etc).

OSHA CLASSIFICATIONS:

• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogen.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17