Activities Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED, college degree preferred.
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year marketing, customer service, caregiving and/or activities planning in a senior living environment.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must possess strong oral, written, and computer skills.
• Must be reliable and have cheerful, outgoing personality.
• Must be capable of meeting specified ongoing state and regulatory requirements.
• CPR/First Aid
• Food Handlers

Nice To Haves

• Prefer individual with experience working with a senior population in an assisted living environment, particularly those with memory issues/dementia.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Mission, philosophies and values of facility.
• Keep abreast of area and community functions.
• Organize and help plan monthly activity calendar including elements of variety, quality, and interests appropriate to the needs of memory care residents in cooperation w/ Act. Director.
• Facilitate daily in-house group and one-on-one activities.
• Help maintain entertainment and supplies budget in coordination with A/L director.
• Drive, load and unload community bus. No CDL required.
• Communicate with residents as to preferences, comments and concerns via monthly resident council meeting.
• Coordinate decorating community for monthly themes, holidays and events along with A/L Director.
• Implement monthly special events with A/L Dir. including birthday party and other social event or celebration.
• Create opportunities for artistic enrichment and creativity using crafts designed for successful outcomes, regardless of skill or cognitive level.
• Maintain a cheerful, enthusiastic attitude while consistently promoting and encouraging resident participation and involvement in activities and socialization.
• Develop teamwork and cooperative attitude with care staff to better involve them in activities.
• Assist care staff and residents at mealtimes as permitted/able.
• Respond/assist in resident, staff, guest or community emergency per guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly manner, report deficiencies to the Maintenance Director.
• Assist Act. Director in making a weekly supply shopping list as needs arise.
• Be aware of Res. Dietary and Medical restrictions, i.e. who is diabetic, or requires thickened liquids, who uses a walker/wheelchair.
• Report unusual incidents or marked change of resident behavior to ED and/or HWD, as appropriate.
• Maintain professional, sensitive attitude when dealing with residents, family, staff, and others.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Any other duties as required by the ED.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary STD
• LTD
• 401k with employer match
• 16 days Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• WA & CA Paid Sick Leave
• Discretionary bonuses