Activities Assistant

ClearView Healthcare Management; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Collierville Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents with engaging programs and outings, coordinate daily activities, assist with trip registrations, and maintain supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of related activity duties, and the ability to lead in the absence of the Activities Director. You will monitor participation, ensure safety, and work closely with staff to enhance resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• 6 months to 1 year experience performing activity-related duties
• Ability to assume leadership role in the activities department in the absence of the Activities Director
• Ability to work with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities
• Moderate physical activity: standing, walking, bending, and occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourage resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escort residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assist with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conduct activities at direction of the Resident Program Director.
• Maintain activity supplies and outside purchasing as needed.
• Survey and interview residents to determine interests and satisfaction.
• Maintain general observation of residents and share information with staff.
• Adhere to departmental budget guidelines.
• Attend required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Promote a safe working environment while preserving equipment and safety procedures.
• Keep a positive, professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Collierville Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant!

Make a difference in our residents' lives, bring a little light to their everyday!

Essential Functions:

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Resident Program Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties
• Ability to assume leadership role in the activities department in the absence of the Activities Director
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities
• Moderate physical activity:
  • Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty five (25) pounds.
  • Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
  • Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
  • Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
  • May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen.
  • Physical ability to travel to sites.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment