Activities Assistant

Jewish Association on Aging; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Association on Aging, located in Pittsburgh, is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant to support its Personal Care facility. Ideal candidates are individuals who are caring, kind, and enjoy working with older adults. Responsibilities include conducting and monitoring activity programs that meet residents' needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, as well as weekend availability. Applicants should have a compassionate personality and knowledge of activity programming to enhance the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with older adults.
• Outgoing and energetic personality required.
• Must be sensitive to and empathetic for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activities Coordinator in implementing activity programs.
• Conduct activities independently according to the activity calendar.
• Keep the activity area clean and organized.
• Remind residents to attend programs.
• Assist residents in getting to activities.
• Communicate with residents in a respectful manner.
• Participate in staff development programs.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Activity programming knowledge

Compassionate and kind demeanor

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in adapting to resident needs

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Activities Assistant

At the Jewish Association on Aging – a Pittsburgh based, progressive, not-for-profit health care organization -we look beyond experience and skills, we look for people who are kind and compassionate at heart. If you are a committed and caring person who wants to make a difference in the lives of seniors and their families, the JAA is the place for you!

Do you have experience working with older adults? Are you an outgoing and energetic person with knowledge of activity programming? We are looking for someone like you!

We are currently looking for a Full-time Activities Assistant for our Weinberg Terrace Personal Care facility.

Weekend Availability is a must!

Job Summary:

The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Coordinator in implementing activity programming for Personal Care residents in order to meet their social, religious and psychosocial needs. The Activities Assistant must understand and carry out the wellness holistic philosophy of the Jewish Association on Aging. The Activities Assistant must have a personal commitment to promote and advocate dignity, respect, individual rights and a feeling of self worth for each resident. He/she must have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other disciplines. Flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of the residents is essential.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct activities independently according to the activity calendar
• Assist in monitoring activity supply inventory.
• Keep the activity area clean and organized including cupboards, closets and countertops.
• Remind residents to attend programs by visiting them in their rooms.
• Assist residents in getting to activities.
• Must be knowledgeable about fire and disaster procedures and participate in monthly fire drill.
• Be alert to fire hazards and observe and enforce the facility’s no smoking policy.
• Communicate with residents in a simple, concise, adult and respectful manner.
• Observe the policies and rules of the facility, as described in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to, Dress Code, Code of Conduct and Attendance Policies.
• Treat information regarding residents, families and staff in a confidential manner.
• Participate in staff development programs such as attending scheduled in-services and annual in-service day.
• Must be physically capable of setting up rooms for programming (moving tables and chairs).
• Follow monthly activity calendar and update activity board as needed.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to, empathy for, and an interest in the elderly and those with cognitive impairments

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED
• Ability to read and write and to carry out instructions.

EOE