Job detail

Activities Assistant Full Time with rotating weekends

HallKeen Assisted Living Communities

#Reception #Activities Assistant #Criminal background check #Record keeping #Resident engagement #Recreational activities #Event planning #Medical certification

Quick overview

Leads and develops recreational programs to enhance the lives of residents in an active aging community. Maintains activity records, coordinates with volunteers, and assists with community events and reception duties.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and three to six months of related experience or training. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and provide medical certification confirming they are free from communicable diseases.

high schoolCommunicationCustomer serviceRecord keepingActivity planningResident engagementEvent coordinationVolunteer coordinationRecreational programming

Job description

Description Department

Activities
Reports To:
Director of
Activities
Status:
Non-exempt
Hours: Full Time with rotating weekends

Job Summary Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation. Leads assigned Activity programs. Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity. Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms. Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation. Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the Bulletin Board. Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds. Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents. Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law. Assists Director of Activities in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the Activities Program. Cover reception desk, as needed. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable. Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation. Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Physical Demands Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance. Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas. Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.