Activity Assistant

Gardens Memory Care LLC; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Gardens Memory Care LLC in Florida seeks an Activity Assistant to plan and provide activities that enhance residents' quality of life and meet state requirements. The role supports the Program Director and may be full-time or part-time, with some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities for residents with varying abilities, creating an engaging monthly calendar, and collaborating with dietary and staff to meet individual needs. Travel locally may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in planning and providing activities that support residents' quality of life and meet state requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and implement activities for residents with varying abilities.
• Provide supportive activities in a comfortable environment for residents who are sensitive to group settings.
• Create, display and distribute a monthly Activity Calendar that is informative and attractive.
• Maintain updated social history files on each resident.
• Coordinate activity programming with the Program Director and dietary department as needed.

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Programming

Description

Job Title: Activity Assistant

Responsible To: Program Director

FLSA Status: Full-time or Part-time, Non-exempt

Hours: To be determined by Program Director

Essential Functions:

• Assist Program Director in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents’ quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing the residents’ social, physical, spiritual and mental health.
• Plans, coordinates and implements active and passive activities in both the North and South Courts to address the needs of residents with varying abilities.
• Provides supportive activities in a comfortable environment to residents who are not able to tolerate stimulation of a group program.
• Assist Program Director in creating displaying and distributing a monthly Activity Calendar that is both informative and attractive.
• Assists the Program Director in maintaining an updated social history file on each resident.

• Meets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participation.
• Coordinates with the Dietary Department regarding food-related needs.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and submits monthly list of needs to the Program Director.
• Coordinates all activity programming in conjunction with the Program Director.
• Role models Teepa Snowto all staff.
• Notifies families of personal supply needs of residents.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work full-time or part-time as agreed upon with Program Director, with some evening and weekend work
• Ability to travel locally if necessary, to purchase supplies and participate in resident outings.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

• Medium work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to see well enough to write and read English, use computer, and visually interact with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families, visitors and staff.

OSHA Category Classification:

II: Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization

This position is currently accepting applications.