ACTIVITES ASSISTANT - Part Time

OVERVIEW:

Assist in scheduling, organizing and facilitating activities to meet the residents’ creative, social, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. Adapts activities to suit resident and incorporate them into overall resident care routines and objectives.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation
• Implement activities that accommodate those with special needs
• Handle logistics to ensure events are well-provisioned, event staff is trained and prepared, and the event takes place on time and within budget
• Observe participants at events to gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve future events
• Keep records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents
• Report medical concerns or observations
• Provide participants with instructions for the event
• Adhere to and enforcing all safety procedures
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma and certain certifications may be required
• More education or experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related may be preferred
• Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds
• Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings