Activities Assistant ~ Pasadena ~ Full-time

MorningStar Careers•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps develop and conduct resident activity programs for the community under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator. The role supports programming for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents, using residents’ individualized needs, interests, preferences, and abilities to shape activities. The position carries out assigned duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. The assistant helps organize and facilitate recreational activities, individual visits, community events, and outings; coordinates activities with other departments; communicates programs to residents, families, volunteers, and staff; and helps prepare monthly Life Enrichment calendars and activity-program progress reports. The role also organizes supplies and equipment, assists residents to and from activities, may supervise volunteers, and may drive company vehicles on outings. The assistant must recognize changes in residents’ conditions that may require nursing intervention and report them promptly to the Wellness Director, while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A clean driving record through the DMV.
Awareness of older adults’ special needs and dimensions of wellness.
Knowledge of techniques and skills for engaging residents with different interests and abilities.
Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being.
Ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions, and other activities, and to find and implement resources for Life Enrichment activity programs.
Computer skills and ability to adapt to new technology.
Enjoy working with senior adults; demonstrate judgment, empathy, creativity, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
Demonstrate the company’s Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing resident activity programs under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Organize programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents based on individualized needs identified in negotiated service plans.
Maintain a balance of recreational activities and facilitate group activities, one-to-one visits, and community events involving residents, families, and team members.
Coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
Communicate activity programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff.
Help prepare monthly, person-centered Life Enrichment calendars reflecting residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities, with activities offered at convenient times.
Organize activity supplies and equipment so materials are available to residents.
Prepare monthly activity-program progress reports as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Invite and assist residents to and from activities.
Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
Recognize changes in residents’ conditions that may require nursing intervention and report them immediately to the Wellness Director.
Maintain a professional appearance and communication, and protect confidentiality.
Supervise volunteers as necessary.
May assist residents on outings, including driving company vehicles.