Activities Assistant - Part Time

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Loveland, CO

About The Position

The Activities Assistant will assist the Activity Director in developing a stimulating program that provides social, entertaining, and recreational activities that meets residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Availability for weekend and holiday rotation is a must.

Requirements

Must possess knowledge of activities that will meet residents’ mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs.
Must possess excellent writing and editing skills
Must be able to multitask and work with frequent interruptions.
Must possess excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
Must be able to work independently and as a team to prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
Must possess current, active driver’s license with an excellent driving record. A CDL may be required for large vans in accordance with state requirements.
Must have working knowledge of personal computers, scanners, digital cameras, copiers and printers.
Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities’ Mission Statement.
High school degree or equivalent preferred.
Must have previous experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Publisher, Print Shop, and the ability to work with other applicable software.
Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
Drives and/or accompanies residents to outside activities frequently, occasionally in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a care facility desired.
Certified Activity Director, Recreational Therapist, or Occupational Therapist is desired.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and participates in daily activities and special events.
Assists in conducting New Resident Orientation.
Tracks attendance and encourages residents to participate in activities.
Conducts daily activities following community’s policies and procedures.
Interacts with residents and their families to ensure activity needs of residents are being met.
Provides transportation for residents using time management and customer service skills.
Assumes duties of Activity Director in his/her absence.
Assists in the development of the monthly activities calendar that provides a variety of activities that will stimulate interest by the residents.
Assists the Activity Director in development of the quarterly newsletter that is used as an information tool for residents and families in addition to being a marketing tool for the community.
Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity supplies and ensures supplies are in proper working order and stored in a safe manner.
Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
Assists with tours and inquires as needed
Ensures coverage is scheduled to maintain resident activity schedule.
Recruits and assists in organizing volunteers.
Assists the Activities Director in promoting resident participation in daily activities.
Educates residents on Emergency Plan.
Participates in and assists with procedures associated with emergency drills and actual emergency situations within the community
Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
Flexible Spending Account
Company matching 403(b) Plan
Paid Vacation
Personal, Sick and Holidays
Paid Volunteer Program
Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Wages on Demand
These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status.
To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.