Adult Care Activities Assistant

Gateway Gardens • Eugene, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Gateway Adult Residential Care operates multiple 24/7 residential care facilities dedicated to providing compassionate care to adults struggling with mental health issues, including Dementia, Alzheimer's, brain injuries, challenging behaviors, and aging-related needs. Our mission is to create a sanctuary for individuals seeking a supportive environment where care and services are delivered with compassion. As an Activities Assistant, you will work with the Activity Director to create and manage the logistics for daily, weekly, and monthly events that engage residents in a successful activity program. You will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and evaluating activities that meet the physical, spiritual, intellectual, creative, and emotional needs of our residents. This role is crucial for enhancing the quality of life for our residents and fostering a sense of community.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• Obtain and keep current First Aid and Food Handlers Card.
• Maintain the required annual training hours.
• Obtain an Oregon Driver's License within the first 15 days of hire.
• Ability to drive or learn to drive the company's van and bus.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and/or individuals with dementia.
• Show passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Gateway Adult Residential Care and its clients.

Nice To Haves

• Education or experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related fields.
• At least one year's experience working with persons with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
• Experience working in an adult residential care facility or a facility serving persons with dementia.
• Knowledge of proper assistance with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, gait belts, and participant transfers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate meaningful daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• Implement activities that accommodate those with specific needs.
• Post weekly activity schedules in resident rooms if requested.
• Assist residents in attending and participating in activities as necessary.
• Handle logistics to make events possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
• Ensure that events are well-provisioned, the event staff is trained and prepared, and that events take place on time and within budget.
• Observe participants at events to gauge their enjoyment and obtain feedback to improve events and ensure service plans are person-centered for each resident.
• Keep records regarding event planning, resources, participant interest, and other notable information such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
• Report medical concerns or observations.
• Inform the supervisor of suspected physical abuse of elders as required by law for all mandatory reporters and work with the supervisor to make a report to Adult Protective Services.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures.
• Clean up and organize activity room/storage.
• Provide rides in company vehicles for residents as requested.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures guiding the work of this position.
• Attend department meetings and participate in training required by accreditation standards, plus performance and quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including: Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Gym Membership
• Telehealth services
• Opportunities for professional growth and educational reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed