Activity Assistant (Trio Sun-Thu)

Thrive Senior Living; Chestnut Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community is seeking an Activity Assistant to lead and coordinate various activity programs for residents. The role involves planning events, organizing schedules, and ensuring resident participation. Key responsibilities include administrative tasks, resident visits, and coordinating with volunteers. Applicants should be enthusiastic about creating an engaging atmosphere that encourages residents to participate in community activities. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with other departments to provide quality care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and direct activity programs for residents.
• Perform administrative tasks related to activity management.
• Organize and supervise activities based on resident interests.
• Select and supervise volunteers, families, community agencies, etc. to develop and maximize the activity program for residents.
• Work effectively with other members of the department.
• Visit residents to determine their preferences for programs.
• Encourage resident assistance with and participation in scheduled activities.
• Establish and maintain community involvement and create a homelike atmosphere for residents.
• Assist with the transportation of residents to appointments and other outside activities.
• Participate in care plan meetings.
• Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Follow written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the Activities Department.
• Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Facilitate the coordination of the Activities Department services and other departments to maintain quality care for residents and offer equal opportunities for employees.

Job description

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT -Trio (Arts & Crafts Focused) (Sunday-Thursday Schedule)

Job Details:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct activity programs of the community, assuming responsibility and accountability.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, charge slips, ordering of necessary materials, supplies, regulated activity records, or others as directed.
• Prepare community newsletter.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise activities according to the interests expressed by residents.
• Select and supervise volunteers, families, community agencies, etc. to develop and maximize the activity program for residents.
• Work effectively with other members of the department.
• Visit residents to determine their preferences for programs.
• Encourage resident assistance with and participation in scheduled activities.
• Establish and maintain community involvement and create a homelike atmosphere for residents.
• Assist with the transportation of residents to appointments and other outside activities.
• Participate in care plan meetings.
• Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Follow written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the Activities Department.
• Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Facilitate the coordination of the Activities Department services and other departments to maintain quality care for residents and offer equal opportunities for employees.