Activities Assistant

Brigham House; Gardner, Northern (MA, KY); Hybride; USD 20 664 000 - 24 797 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brigham House in Gardner, MA is seeking an Activities Assistant who will lead and support resident programs to enrich their lives and advance an active aging lifestyle.

You will organize and offer diverse recreational activities, assist in planning events, keep schedules, and help engage new residents while maintaining records per state requirements. This position is non-exempt and requires teamwork with the Director of Activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly in one-on-one or small groups.
• Must have completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees per state regulation.
• Must provide a medical certification confirming freedom from communicable disease including TB at hire and annually.

Responsabilités

• Leads assigned Activity programs.
• Offers diversified recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents, including for those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate in programs.
• Maintains schedule of events and informs residents of upcoming activities.
• Greet new residents and integrate them into activities with others with similar interests.
• Assists in planning parties and seasonal decorations; plans monthly birthday parties.
• Maintains records of activities, participation levels, and state-required information.
• Assists Director of Activities with volunteers and may cover reception desk as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Description

Department: Activities

Reports To: Director of Activities

Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Leads assigned Activity programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the Bulletin Board.
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assists Director of Activities in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the Activities Program.
• Cover reception desk, as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
• Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.