Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

The Valencia at Draper is a locally owned assisted living and memory care facility. We are looking for an activities assistant who has a passion for working with seniors, is a quick learner, and has top notch customer service skills. Schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9-5pm. Occasionally weekends and evenings are required for community events.

Position Summary: Assists Activities Director in coordinating and planning activities for residents by performing the following duties

Department: Activities

Reports To: Activities Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist Activity Director in planning and creating Monthly Calendar.

· Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of resident activities.

· Assists in planning resident and employee parties.

· Carries out daily activities as needed.

· Transports residents as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Judgment

· Displays willingness to make decisions.

· Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

· Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

· Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

· Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing

· Prioritizes and plans work activities, using time efficiently.

· Able to find and recognize resources.

· Sets goals and objectives for personal growth and for future improvements in resident activities.

· Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism

· Approaches others in a tactful and professional manner.

· Accepts responsibility for own actions.

· Follows through on commitments.

Quantity

· Completes work in timely and effective manner.

· Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security

· Observes safety and security procedures.

· Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

· Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality

· Is consistently at work and on time.

· Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

· Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability

· Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

· Can work independently and is self-motivated to succeed.

· Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Oral Communication

· Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

· Listens and gets clarification, seeking for understanding of job requirements.

· Demonstrates group presentation skills.

· Participates in meetings.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED

Language Skills:

· Ability to read, write and understand English.

· Employee must have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to resident, family member and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

· Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

· First Aid Certification.

· CPR Certification.

· Food Handlers Permit.

· Valid Driver's License in good standing.

Other Skills and Abilities:

· Skill with elderly people.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time.

· The employee is occasionally required to stand.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.