What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant- Part time-Immediate hire! Competitive pay! position at WindRiver Companies?
The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting the residents within the roles of the Life Enrichment Department in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Activity Director to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychological well- being of each resident. The Activity Assistant is also responsible for implementing planned and unplanned wellness programs for families to meet their identified needs and conducting staff in-services. Responsible for activity programming in Independent Living. Make recommendations to the Activity Director regarding resident preferences, calendar items, scheduling, and programming. The Activity Assistant will also be driving residents to appointments as well as outings. ***MUST HAVE A VALID DL TO APPLY*****
Reports to: Executive Director.
Reports to: Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
1. Primary responsibility is to assist with a creative social atmosphere throughout the property and promote resident and family participation through regularly scheduled events, activities, special programs and guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions.
2. Drive residents to and from medical appointments as needed as well as to resident outings, and events as scheduled by the Activity Director or Executive Director
The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
1. Primary responsibility is to assist with a creative social atmosphere throughout the property and promote resident and family participation through regularly scheduled events, activities, special programs and guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions.
2. Drive residents to and from medical appointments as needed as well as to resident outings, and events as scheduled by the Activity Director or Executive Director
3. Ensure activities and events acknowledge and meet the cultural, religious and ethnic diversity and interests of the residents and their families.
4. Follow standards set forth by the move-in evaluation/lease information
5. Actively encourage resident participation in all activities.
6. Actively engage in residents’ activities.
7. As directed, plan, schedule, prepare and conduct staff in-services.
8. Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
9. Ensure knowledge remains current regarding senior activities through completion of continuing education courses and networking opportunities with other community professionals.
10. Support the Activity Director in referral source development efforts, work cooperatively with Community Marketing Directors and assist with marketing events held at the community to build the census of the property.
11. Assist with the “New Resident Welcome” program at the community.
12. Assist with Resident Birthday” program at the community.
13. Assist with set-up of special events.
14. Aid in community marketing effort through demonstrated proficiency and willingness to conduct community tours, participation in all required marketing events and through positive/friendly interaction with all potential residents, family members and referral sources.
15. Participate in daily “Stand-Up” and/or other meetings to communicate key issues within the department in the Activity Director’s absence.
16. Obtain and maintain all state required certifications/licenses.
17. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
18. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
19. Perform other duties consistent with position as assigned by the Executive Director.
4. Follow standards set forth by the move-in evaluation/lease information
5. Actively encourage resident participation in all activities.
6. Actively engage in residents’ activities.
7. As directed, plan, schedule, prepare and conduct staff in-services.
8. Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
9. Ensure knowledge remains current regarding senior activities through completion of continuing education courses and networking opportunities with other community professionals.
10. Support the Activity Director in referral source development efforts, work cooperatively with Community Marketing Directors and assist with marketing events held at the community to build the census of the property.
11. Assist with the “New Resident Welcome” program at the community.
12. Assist with Resident Birthday” program at the community.
13. Assist with set-up of special events.
14. Aid in community marketing effort through demonstrated proficiency and willingness to conduct community tours, participation in all required marketing events and through positive/friendly interaction with all potential residents, family members and referral sources.
15. Participate in daily “Stand-Up” and/or other meetings to communicate key issues within the department in the Activity Director’s absence.
16. Obtain and maintain all state required certifications/licenses.
17. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
18. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
19. Perform other duties consistent with position as assigned by the Executive Director.
