RC - Activity Assistant

Snyder Village • Metamora, IL

2d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Assistant is responsible for preparing and implementing daily activities, both group and individual, for residents. This role involves keeping attendance records, assessing resident behavior during activities, and adapting programs as needed. The assistant must maintain an enthusiastic demeanor, encourage resident participation, and be attentive to residents' needs. A key aspect of this role is upholding the Snyder Village Mission and Values and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to identify residents’ activity interest.
• Excellent customer service and people skills, demonstrate compassion, patience and understanding with a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
• Ability to change program or response to resident as indicated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, and outbursts appropriately.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other areas of elder care.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job.
• Able to maintain good working relationships with other personnel.
• Must enjoy working with people especially older adults.
• Must have patience and a good work ethic.
• Must comply with the Dress Code standard.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
• Must observe resident’s rights.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and implement daily activities-group and/or individual.
• Keep daily attendance and participation of residents at planned and individual activities.
• Seek out and introduce new activities.
• Assess the resident’s behavior during activities and adapt accordingly.
• Maintain an enthusiastic demeanor during activities.
• Encourage and invite all residents to daily and/or preferred activities as stated in their plan of care.
• Be attentive to all residents needs during activities.
• Subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED