Activities Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:1. Creates and adheres to a monthly activity calendar.2. Speaks to and interacts with residents at all levels of care while showing empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.3. Coordinates special events for residents, families, staff, and assists the community relations department as requested.4. Supervises residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor’s visits.5. Always maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.6. Provides training, guidance, and support to staff to meet established performance standards and expectations.7. Acts as facilitator and takes minutes at resident council meetings.8. Follows up on any concerns voiced and discussed at the resident council meeting with the appropriate department manager.9. Provides resolution for reports and documents resolution at the next resident council meeting.10. Observes and reports to supervisor daily all changes in the resident’s health and emotional condition.11. Demonstrates the ability to set and manage priorities.12. Responds promptly and courteously to residents request for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors.13. Communicates effectively in a language that each resident can understand.14. Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.15. Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.16. Knows, understands, and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.17. Responsible for being essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather.18. Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.19. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.20. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.21. Complies with attendance and call off policy.22. Attends, participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings.23. Wears clean and appropriate dress according to the established dress code policy.24. Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.25. Knows, understands, and complies with HIPAA regulations.26. Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.27. Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language Ability:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Math Ability:Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Education/Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experienceand/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.For Florida Applicants: #J-18808-Ljbffr Suncoast East