Activities Assistant - Full Time

FULL TIME

We are looking for a caring, organized, energetic team player to assist and coordinate campus activities and events for assisted living residents on and off campus. Under the direction of the Activity Director, the Activity Assistant will assist in the planning, coordination, and implementing therapeutic activity programs on a daily basis to meet the individual residents needs such as shopping for our Residents and other interests. Requires strong organizational and communication skills. Must be flexible and willing to work nights and weekends, Must be able to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with seniors. The work requires independent action, positive interpersonal and people skills to successfully interact with all customers.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Basic skills:
• Dependability, punctuality, creativity, enthusiasm, affection, flexibility, and patience. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing (in English).
• Inter-personal Skills:
• Sensitivity to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents with varying cognitive levels.
• Assist and/or lead assigned group or one-to-one activity programs.
• Report any changes in Resident behavior, safety hazards or procedural difficulties, to Activity Director.
• Assist with monthly activity calendars and display boards.
• Assist with evaluation of each resident according to their background, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and needs for meaningful activity programs.
• Relieve receptionist over noon hour, and take responsibility for the front desk phone and reception.

Computer Skills: Current knowledge and expertise in using Publisher, Microsoft Office Suite software including: Word processing, ability to type accurately at an acceptable speed; Excel, Outlook calendaring (including group calendar management), and Outlook mail.