Resident Life Activities Assistant

Westminster Communities of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Westminster Oaks is a large upscale Life Plan Community and Health Center located in Tallahassee. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities. The Activities Assistant plans, develops and directs the residential assisted living operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident. Required to work every other weekend.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma
Interested in recreation, crafts and music helpful.
Clean driving record

Nice To Haves

1-2 years' experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.
Implement activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration.
Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material, including the monthly newsletter. Distributes calendars and special event notices.
Maintain records of program/event attendance numbers.
Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.
Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.
Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.
Host monthly birthday luncheons, event dinners and other special events as needed.
Occasionally may be required to drive company vehicles - transporting residents to appointments and outings. (Clean driving record).