Activities Assistant

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•Fort Collins, CO

14d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant is responsible for organizing, planning, and developing programming and regular activities that are fun and engaging for residents. Activities are intended to help maintain residents’ physical conditioning and overall health, improve appetite, and inspire friendships. The role also involves coordinating events and outings, supporting residents’ needs, and working with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management in accordance with community policies and procedures. The position serves residents at all levels of care and includes assisting in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and assisting residents with activities of daily living when needed. The Activities Assistant is essential personnel during emergencies or inclement weather and must follow emergency procedures, safety practices, and HIPAA regulations. The role is based at Aspens at Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and use American money and standard weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and solve 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; occasionally sitting and climbing or balancing; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Create and adhere to 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 training, guidance, and support to staff 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, provide resolution, and document it 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 from residents, family members, and visitors.
Communicate in a language each resident can understand.
Report safety hazards immediately to a supervisor and follow safe working practices and emergency procedures.
Serve as essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather.
Work collaboratively with associates and management, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and comply with attendance, training, meeting, and dress-code policies.
Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident care issues to the immediate supervisor.
Enhance the SRI experience through engaging activities and promote SRI’s core value of the golden rule.
Mentor new employees, take initiative, 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.
Comply with HIPAA regulations.