Activity Assistant

Silverstone Living•Rye, NH

13d

About The Position

Webster at Rye is seeking a reliable, motivated, and flexible Activity Assistant to join its Activities team. The position involves developing and leading activities for residents, adapting programs to residents’ needs and abilities, and helping ensure an engaging and accessible activity program. The role requires strong communication, patience, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The scheduled shift is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexible days off. The schedule must also accommodate weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Requirements

Ability to lead, assist with, and adapt activities based on residents’ needs and abilities.
Patience, tolerance, and adaptability.
Skill in leading an organized group activity.
Ability to adjust activities to accommodate the group.
Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Warm, friendly, and engaging demeanor when interacting with residents and staff.
Ability to engage and motivate residents with varying abilities.
Ability to operate technology used for activities, including a TV/DVD player, computer, and microphones.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and carry out delegated tasks.
Ability to understand and follow handbook policies and procedures.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead activity groups.
Independently plan and lead an activity that enhances the monthly calendar and provides residents with a diverse, engaging program.
Interview new residents within the first two weeks after they move in.
Keep the work area, including the desk and Activity Room, neat and orderly.
Meet monthly with the Life Enrichment Director to discuss the activity calendar.
Lead activities based on the daily activity handout.
Set up and put away items needed for activities.
Assist with transporting residents who need help getting to activities.
Review daily and upcoming scheduled events with the direct supervisor.
Report changes that could indicate resident distress or cognitive change to the direct supervisor.
Document in the communication log and attend resident care plan meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Follow up with appropriate care plan documentation.
Assist the Life Enrichment team in evaluating and improving the activity program to better meet residents’ needs.
Orient and provide ongoing guidance to volunteers.
Engage and assist visually impaired residents in scheduled activities to ensure accessibility.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of the immediate work environment.
Attend and comply with mandatory in-service training.
Attend monthly Life Enrichment staff meetings.
Perform other tasks as requested.