Activities Assistant

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•Murrells Inlet, SC

28d•$16 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant is responsible for organizing, planning, and developing programming and regular activities for residents. Activities should be enjoyable and support residents’ physical conditioning, overall health, appetite, and social connections. The role serves residents at a memory care community and includes interacting with residents across care levels, coordinating events and outings, supporting resident councils, and assisting with dining and activities of daily living as needed. The position is full-time, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The listed pay is $16.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds, including calculations involving American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear regularly; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell frequently; and sit or climb or balance occasionally.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Create and follow a monthly activity calendar.
Interact with residents at all levels of care with empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.
Coordinate special events for residents, families, and staff, and assist the community relations department as requested.
Transport and supervise residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor’s visits.
Screen, recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
Provide staff with training, guidance, and support to meet performance standards and expectations.
Facilitate resident council meetings and take minutes.
Follow up on concerns raised at resident council meetings with the appropriate department manager, and document resolutions for the next meeting.
Observe and report daily changes in residents’ health and emotional condition to a supervisor.
Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance, including calls and requests from family members and visitors.
Communicate in a language each resident can understand.
Report safety hazards immediately to a supervisor and follow established emergency procedures.
Serve as essential personnel during emergencies and inclement weather.
Work collaboratively with associates and management and maintain a positive, respectful attitude.
Attend and participate in trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; comply with attendance and call-off policies and the established dress code.
Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident care to the immediate supervisor.
Support and improve resident activities and the SRI experience, and demonstrate the company’s Golden Rule core value.
Comply with HIPAA regulations.
Mentor new employees, take initiative, seek information, offer solutions and suggestions, and take on special projects or assignments as needed.
Serve and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Assist residents with activities of daily living when needed.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned or requested.