Activity Assistant / Driver
About The Position
Memory Care of Contra Costa is currently seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. This role participates with the Activities Director in creating a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation, and leadership. The Assistant also helps lead activities, encourages resident participation, and assists with designated administrative tasks. If applicable, the role involves transporting residents to various functions using company vehicles.
Requirements
- Is energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.
- Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and be an effective, empathetic listener.
- Demonstrates effective oral and written language skills.
- Possesses knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
- Ability to motivate and positively influence residents.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the creation, planning and implementation of activities to meet the interests of all residents.
- Contributes to the creation of the daily/monthly activities calendar.
- Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.
- Leads activities and conducts programs in a timely manner.
- Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.
- Helps to provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community projects in the surrounding community.
- Assists with designated administrative tasks such as posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating resident sign-up sheets, ordering supplies, etc.
- Supports/encourages residents who lead various activities to promote a sense of pride.
- If applicable, transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
