Activity Assistant Memory Care (PT)

Sunshine Retirement Living Llc•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and promoting activities to enhance quality of life for all residents. May have to safely transport residents in Community bus or other vehicle according to schedule.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
A commercial driver’s license may be required for this position; if so, a CDL must be obtained within 60 days of your hire
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
Maintain a positive, respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Possess organizational skills
Possess excellent customer service skills
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
Satisfactorily pass the company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Assist Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents as well as state and local regulations
Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents
Provide hands-on involvement in programs during the residents’ scheduled times
Coordinates efforts of Ambassadors Club (for welcoming new residents), resident council meetings, and resident food council meetings
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with the preparation and distribution of monthly activities calendar
Informs residents of daily activities using announcement board
Invites residents to activities; assures they are reminded of and escorted to activities as necessary
Assists with proper use of fitness equipment; promptly reports any apparent problems with fitness equipment to Manager or Supervisor
Facilitates socialization among residents
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, coordinating, and decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons, including all bulletin boards
Assures Activity Room and any activity supply storage areas are clean and organized, including assuring that any food stored in Activity Room kitchen is stored in safe, sanitary manner
Facilitates Community volunteerism among residents (e.g., Community service projects)
Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle
Assists Life Enrichment Director with social media content and maintenance of Community Facebook page
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others
Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)