Activities Assistant

The Vistas at Oxnard • Oxnard, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position plans and implements a well-rounded and stimulating program of activities for seniors that fosters a positive atmosphere and meets the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs of residents both inside and outside the Community. One designated employee will have primary responsibility for the following: Organization of planned activities. Conducting planned activities. Evaluation of planned activities. Provide assistance as necessary to ensure client participation.

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience in organizing and providing planned group activities
• Knowledgeable in the evaluation of client needs, supervision of employees and training of volunteers.
• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Must have had their required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance.
• At least one year of experience working with elderly.
• Shall have at least six-months experience providing planned activities or have completed or be enrolled in an appropriate education or training program.
• Must possess valid First Aid Certification, a valid license to drive a passenger vehicle, state required licenses, and a clean motor vehicle report.
• Possess Activities Certification if applicable.
• Operate a VCR, DVD, Smart TV, and stereo system.
• Communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally.
• Computer literacy.
• Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language fluently.
• Maintain mental alertness, attention, and concentration for necessary periods.
• Apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions (written, oral or diagrammatic).
• Adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
• Regularly required to sit and talk or listen.
• Able to stand, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 75 pounds and push up to 75 pounds.
• Also, must have the ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands and fingers, handle/feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust the focus of the eyes.
• Possess adequate physical stamina to move freely about the Community and assist residents where needed, including in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Supervise activities staff, if applicable.
• Provide performance feedback both informally and formally; apportion work among subordinate if applicable.
• If applicable, create specific memory care activities tailored to functional status.
• Conduct/Attend monthly Resident Council meeting.
• Conduct tours if applicable.
• Assist with coverage of front desk when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
• Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
• Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
• Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
• Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
• Supervise activities staff, if applicable.
• Provide performance feedback both informally and formally; apportion work among subordinate if applicable.
• Develop, organize, plan, implement and evaluate a well rounded and stimulating holistic activity program, which addresses the needs and limitations of residents.
• Assess the needs of the residents.
• Observes when a resident's needs have changed and create an activity plan to encompass the changes.
• If applicable, create specific memory care activities tailored to functional status.
• Maintaining interior space so that the residents can wander freely and safely.
• Conduct/Attend monthly Resident Council meeting.
• Decorate for holidays and special occasions and assure community is always appropriately decorated.
• Ensure a variety of holidays and special occasions are celebrated.
• Ensure birthdays are recognized and celebrated.
• Conduct memorial services if applicable.
• Write and edit the monthly calendar.
• Make and post daily announcements of scheduled activities.
• Make weekly bulletins for residents and/or the Daily Chronicle.
• Design and post creative monthly bulletin boards and activities calendar.
• Lead large group activities, e.g. discussion groups, sing-a-longs, exercise classes.
• Arrange for appropriate entertainment for residents.
• Assist residents with projects.
• Instruct residents on arts and crafts projects.
• Plan and implement a variety of activities to meet residents of all functioning levels.
• Operate within the given budget and provide appropriate documentation/receipts.
• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Conduct tours if applicable.
• Assist with coverage of front desk when needed.
• Perform special projects as requested by supervisor.
• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
• Be familiar with Policies & Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance.
• Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality.
• Respect Resident's Rights.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Stay within budgetary guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED