Adult Community Care Activities Assistant

Gateway Gardens•Eugene, OR

4d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Are you creative, driven, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? 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

Event Planning and Facilitation: 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.
Logistics and Coordination: 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.
Evaluation and Feedback: 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.
Safety and Compliance: 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.
Administrative Duties: 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.