Activity Assistant-AL

Activity AssistantSupervisor: Life Enrichment DirectorFLSA Status: Hourly, non-exemptDate Approved: September 2021Overall Job PurposeAssists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and promoting activities to enhance quality of life for all residents. May have to safely transport residents in Community bus or other vehicle according to schedule.Minimum Job Qualifications and RequirementsMust be 21 years of ageA commercial driver's license may be required for this position; if so, a CDL must be obtained within 60 days of your hireDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staffMaintain a positive, respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team playerPossess organizational skillsPossess excellent customer service skillsAbility to work under time constraints and meet department deadlinesSatisfactorily pass the company's and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents as well as state and local regulationsProvide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residentsProvide hands-on involvement in programs during the residents' scheduled timesCoordinates efforts of Ambassadors Club (for welcoming new residents), resident council meetings, and resident food council meetingsAssists the Life Enrichment Director with the preparation and distribution of monthly activities calendarInforms residents of daily activities using announcement boardInvites residents to activities; assures they are reminded of and escorted to activities as necessaryAssists with proper use of fitness equipment; promptly reports any apparent problems with fitness equipment to Manager or SupervisorFacilitates socialization among residentsAssists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, coordinating, and decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons, including all bulletin boardsAssures Activity Room and any activity supply storage areas are clean and organized, including assuring that any food stored in Activity Room kitchen is stored in safe, sanitary mannerFacilitates Community volunteerism among residents (e.g., Community service projects)Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicleAssists Life Enrichment Director with social media content and maintenance of Community Facebook pagePerforms other duties as assigned by SupervisorOther Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or othersMeet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is requiredServe as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitudeRepresent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly mannerAdhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisorAdhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standardsPromote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all timesMaintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)Ability to keep all business and operations information confidentialMaintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)This position has no supervisory responsibilitiesPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.20% or less - 20% to 40% - 40% to 60% - 60% to 80% - 80% to 100%Stand - XWalk - XSit - XPushing, pulling and/or reaching - XGrasping and fine manipulation - XClimb or balance - XStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - XTalk or hear - XTaste or smell - XLifts Weight or Exerts Force - 20% or less - 20% to 40% - 40% to 60% - 60% to 80% - 80% to 100%Up to 10 poundsUp to 25 pounds - XUp to 50 poundsUp to 100 poundsMore than 100 poundsThe Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. Sunshine Retirement Living