Activities Assistant

SR COMPANIES LLC•New Port Richey, FL

18d•$16 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant is responsible for organizing, planning, and developing engaging programming and regular activities for residents. Activities are intended to support physical conditioning and overall health, improve appetite, and foster friendships. The role interacts with residents across all levels of care and also supports events, outings, volunteer coordination, resident council meetings, dining services, and activities of daily living. The position requires empathy, courtesy, teamwork, sound judgment, and compliance with established policies, including HIPAA.

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 of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds, including use of American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to use common-sense understanding 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 position, 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.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

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 established 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 the supervisor.
Manage priorities and respond promptly and courteously to requests from residents, their families, and visitors.
Communicate effectively in a language each resident can understand.
Report safety hazards immediately 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 and call-off policies.
Attend and participate in trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; follow the established dress code.
Refer inquiries about resident care from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor.
Enhance and improve the SRI resident experience, particularly through engaging activities, and demonstrate SRI’s core value of the golden rule.
Comply with HIPAA regulations.
Mentor new employees, take initiative, seek information, offer solutions and suggestions, and take on special projects or assignments.
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.