Activities Assistant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Activities Assistant, where your role will be pivotal in enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to foster connections and promote well-being among residents. You'll be responsible for planning exciting programs, coordinating events, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. If you have a passion for helping others and a knack for organization, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with residents showing empathy and respect.
• Organizing and planning engaging activities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a monthly activity calendar for residents.
• Coordinate special events and transport residents on outings.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for all residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Vineyard Bluffton - Bluffton, SC

Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly

Description

Now Hiring Full-TimeActivities Assistant!

Pay Rate:Starting at $17.00 Hourly Depending on Experience

Job Type:Full-Time Position Available, Day-Shift position available

Summary: In the role of an Activities Assistant/Driver, the incumbent will be responsible for successfully executing the tasks of being responsible and accountable for the organization, planning, development of all programming, and regular activities that are fun and exciting to our residents. These activities will be helpful in maintaining physical conditioning and overall health, improving appetite, and inspiring new friendships, as well as all other duties assigned.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits PACKAGE to include 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discounts

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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. Transports and supervises residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor’s visits.*
5. Screens, recruits, trains, and coordinate’s all volunteers.*
6. Always maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.*
7. Provides training, guidance, and support to staff to meet established performance standards and expectations.*
8. Acts as facilitator and takes minutes at resident council meetings.*
9. Follows up on any concerns voiced and discussed at the resident council meeting with the appropriate department manager.*
10. Provides resolution for reports and documents resolution at the next resident council meeting.*
11. Observes and reports to supervisor daily all changes in the resident’s health and emotional condition.*
12. Demonstrates the ability to set and manage priorities.*
13. Responds promptly and courteously to resident's request for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors.*
14. Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.*
15. Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.*
16. Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.*
17. Knows, understands, and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.*
18. Responsible for being essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather.*
19. Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.*
20. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
21. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.*
22. Complies with attendance and call off policy.*
23. Attends, participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings.*
24. Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.*
25. Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.*
26. Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRI experience specifically in zestful activities for residents.*
27. Demonstrates and promotes SRI’s core value of the golden rule.*
28. Treats others including residents, families, visitors, and associates in the same manner we would like to be treated.*
29. Knows, understands, and complies with HIPAA regulations.*
30. Assists in mentoring new employees.*
31. Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information, offers solutions, and suggestions.
32. Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
33. Serves and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
34. Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living when needed.
35. Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

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.

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.

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 accommodations
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

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/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.