Activities Assistant

SR COMPANIES LLC•Port Orange, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant is responsible for organizing, planning, and developing engaging programming and regular activities for residents. These activities support physical conditioning and overall health, encourage appetite, and foster new friendships. The role works with residents at all levels of care and helps create a safe, respectful, and positive community experience. It also includes assisting residents in the dining room and with activities of daily living when needed.

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.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations involving American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, using hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and tasting or smelling; occasionally sitting and climbing or balancing; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

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 established performance standards and expectations.
Facilitate resident council meetings and take minutes.
Follow up with appropriate department managers on concerns raised at resident council meetings, provide resolutions, and document them for the next meeting.
Observe and report daily changes in residents’ health and emotional condition to a supervisor.
Manage priorities and respond promptly and courteously to assistance requests from residents, families, and visitors.
Communicate in a language residents can understand.
Immediately report safety hazards to a supervisor and follow safe working practices and emergency procedures.
Serve as essential personnel during emergencies and inclement weather.
Work collaboratively with associates and management, attend required trainings and meetings, and comply with attendance and dress policies.
Refer inquiries about resident care from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor.
Promote the SRI resident experience, core values, and golden rule; comply with HIPAA regulations.
Mentor new employees, take initiative, offer suggestions, and undertake special assignments as needed.
Serve and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Assist residents with activities of daily living when needed.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned or requested.