Activities Assistant

Chautauqua-Health-and-Rehabilitation; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident activities, and to encourage participation in programs. The role includes escorting residents to off-site events and assisting with trip registrations, under the direction of the Resident Program Director.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work with residents with various cognitive or physical needs, maintain supplies, and support a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six months to one year of experience in activity-related duties or similar role.
• Ability to lead activities in the absence of the Activities Director.
• Ability to work with residents who have cognitive, physical, or sensory disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourage participation in programs and activities.
• Escort residents on off-site activities as assigned.
• Assist with registration for trips and programs.
• Conduct activities under direction of the Resident Program Director.
• Maintain activity supplies and outside purchasing as needed.
• Survey residents to determine interests and satisfaction.
• Maintain observation of residents and share information with staff.
• Adhere to budget guidelines and participate in trainings.

Skills

Plan activities

Lead activities

Resident engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant!

Caring, approachable, happy, flexible, organized, creative, fun!

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

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