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• Activity Assistant Snyder Village
• 3.3 Metamora, IL Job Details $16.50
• $20.

50 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications In-person customer service Client rights in caregiving Employee relationship building Behavior intervention Working with seniors High school diploma or GED Older adults Healthcare privacy protection

Full Job Description Job Summary:

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Prepare for and implement daily activities-group and/or individual. Keep daily attendance and participation of residents at planned and individual activities. Seek out and introduce new activities. Assess the resident's behavior during activities and adapt accordingly. Maintain an enthusiastic demeanor during activities. Encourage and invite all residents to daily and/or preferred activities as stated in their plan of care. Be attentive to all residents needs during activities. Must subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village Mission and Values. Performs other duties as assigned. Required skills/

Abilities:

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to be flexible. Ability to identify residents' activity interest. Excellent customer service and people skills, demonstrate compassion, patience and understanding with a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service. Ability to change program or response to resident as indicated. Ability to work independently. Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, and outbursts appropriately. Willingness to acquire knowledge about Alzheimer's and other areas of elder care. Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job. Able to maintain good working relationships with other personnel. Must enjoy working with people especially older adults. Must have patience and a good work ethic. Must comply with the Dress Code standard. Maintains confidentiality of all resident information. Must observe resident's rights.

Physical Requirements:

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with personnel, residents, families and other visitors under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to anxious and emotionally upset residents and families. May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, temporarily in staff emergencies and to ensure proper care for all residents. Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience:

High School Education or equivalent No certification required.