ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

This is a part-time position (30 hours per week).

Shift:

Routinely 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, weekends, and holidays according to the scheduled rotation. Hours may be adjusted depending on special events and/or staffing requirements.

Department:

Activities

JOB RELATIONSHIP

Supervised By:

Director of Activities Workers Supervised:

None

WORK SCHEDULES

Baptist Village, Inc. positions include holidays and weekends as they fall within your schedule. Additional worked hours may be needed as workload demands.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. High school diploma or equivalent diploma Associate degree (AA) preferred Previous experience organizing and directing people in individual or group activities is preferred. Ability to operate motor vehicles with handicap accommodations Good physical health condition and pass a physical examination

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Participate in resident care plan meetings Assessing and documenting resident activity status Assessing and developing an activity plan for new residents Assist and encourage resident involvement in self-initiated activities as well as group activities Assisting to and from activities Serve as a group leader at daily activities and special programs Announcements related to daily or special activities Assist residents in maintaining appropriate dress at activities and special events Planning and designing monthly and special event bulletin boards Deliver birthday cards Assist in dining areas as assigned Welcome and visit with all new residents and meet families Play appropriate music in all dining areas before mealtime when/if appropriate Communicate information regarding resident care and services to appropriate individuals Respond to the facility in the event of an emergency Perform other duties and job assignments as identified and delegated by the Director Drive bus or van for activities and Village-related events The associate is authorized to have unlimited access to resident health information as needed to provide treatment, for billing purposes, or for healthcare operations Completes other tasks as assigned by the Director or his/her designee Other duties may be assigned The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.