Activities Assistant

Chautauqua-Health-and-Rehabilitation; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation in Owensboro, KY seeks an Activities Assistant to enhance residents' daily lives through planned programs and outings. You will coordinate, evaluate, and lead activities while encouraging participation and providing supportive supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of activity-related experience, and the ability to step into a leadership role in the absence of the Activities Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent related work experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of 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.
• Physical activity requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds and extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and computer work.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Activity planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant!

Make a difference in our residents' lives, and 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 of 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 a 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