Activities Assistant FT Full Time

Description

• Follows up on any concerns voiced and discussed at the resident council meeting with the appropriate department manager.*
• Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRI experience specifically in zestful activities for residents.*
• Observes and reports to supervisor daily all changes in the resident’s health and emotional condition.*
• Provides resolution for reports and documents resolution at the next resident council meeting.*
• Treats others including residents, families, visitors, and associates in the same manner we would like to be treated.*
• Coordinates special events for residents, families, staff, and assists the community relations department as requested.*
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.*
• Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
• Complies with attendance and call off policy.*
• Responds promptly and courteously to resident's request for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors.*
• Always maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.*
• Serves and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
• Responsible for being essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather.*
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living when needed.
• Transports and supervises residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor’s visits.*
• Attends, participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings.*
• Acts as facilitator and takes minutes at resident council meetings.*
• Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.*
• Creates and adheres to a monthly activity calendar.*
• Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information, offers solutions, and suggestions.
• Provides training, guidance, and support to staff to meet established performance standards and expectations.*
• Screens, recruits, trains, and coordinate’s all volunteers.*
• Assists in mentoring new employees.*

Requirements

• Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.*
• Knows, understands, and complies with HIPAA regulations.*
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.*
• Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.*
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.*
• Knows, understands, and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.*
• Demonstrates the ability to set and manage priorities.*
• Speaks to and interacts with residents at all levels of care while showing empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.*
• Demonstrates and promotes SRI’s core value of the golden rule.*

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance