AL - Activity Assistant - Part Time

Snyder Village•Metamora, IL

1d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Assistant carries out programming of activities geared to the interest, abilities and needs of the residents of Snyder Village as directed by the Activity Director. HOURS OF WORK: As scheduled by the Activity Director and will include every other weekend and every other holiday per year.

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
No certification required
Must subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values.

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 a positive 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.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

paid time off
affordable insurance
Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance are available to all full-time employees.
Health Savings Account
401k
Paid holidays
Paid Personal Days
Sick Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship