Activities Assistant, Licensed Areas (Part Time Plus)

Williamsburg Landing Inc•Williamsburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY The Activities Assistant provides and conducts activities based on the individual psychosocial needs of the residents in assigned licensed areas. Working under the direction of the Activities Coordinator or neighborhood manager, this position will refer questions about procedure or authority for action for approval. All work is performed collaboratively with and in support of other services offered by Williamsburg Landing. Part Time Plus - 30-35 hours/week

Requirements

One or more (1+) years of work experience in social/recreational programs, required
High school diploma or GED, required
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License, required
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite, required
General knowledge of the psycho-social needs of adults in various stages of dementia and knowledge of area resources and cultural activities
Demonstrated experience and ability to work with and assist in developing programs for residents in varying stages of dementia and illness
Ability to tailor activities to individual needs and to demonstrate a genuine interest in the welfare and quality of life of all residents
Ability to work individually or as a team to follow through on projects and assignments delegated by other staff
Ability to exercise sound judgement and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency
Ability to physically assist residents and safely lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled; including weekend rotation in licensed areas

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred
Activity Professional Certified (APC) credential, preferred
Activity Director Certified (ADC) or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist credential, preferred
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicle endorsement, preferred

Responsibilities

Assists Activities Coordinators with setup, implementation, and breakdown of programs and events
Executes individual and small group activities programs in licensed areas; covers other areas of care as scheduled
Implements individual, in-room activities and socialization for residents who are unable to leave their rooms or choose to stay in their rooms in licensed areas
Provide consistent weekend coverage (rotating with other Activity Coordinators) and weekday coverage when other coordinators are off, working 32 hours per week
Assists Activities Coordinators with administrative work, including creation and communication of events
Documents residents’ activity and residents’ response to individual and small group experiences as needed
Attends and promotes group outings as assigned
Assists residents with moving to and from scheduled activities; assists the resident in using assistive mobility devices safely
Works cooperatively with all Activities staff to maintain adequate materials to implement planned individual, in-room, and small group activities
Ensures all residents are safe during any activity; takes all appropriate action to have a safe activity space, safely designed activities, and safe interactions; renders immediate emergency response if needed
Maintains vigilance to observe any unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports same to nurse in charge; reports any indication of residents’ deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health by noting such cues as uneaten food, deteriorating cleanliness, or conversations that indicate deep unhappiness or loneliness
Attends and/or communicates necessary information to assist the Activities Coordinator with family meetings or the interdisciplinary team conferences on a regular basis
Performs other duties as assigned