Activities Assistant - Part Time

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance with the recreational, educational and social needs of residents in Regency Health Care Center’s and to provide assistance in administrative functions as directed/instructed by the Administrator, Activities Director, Social Services Director or his/her designee in accordance with established facility policies and procedures.

Delegation of Authority

As an Activities Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Treat all residents, families and staff with respect, dignity, hospitality and addresses the residents and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Portray a professional image within Regency and the local community by dressing in a professional manner and by maintaining a courteous decorum consistent with resident acceptance and interest.
• Utilizes community services and volunteers as appropriate.
• Assists with seasonal or other decorations in Health Care.
• Perform clerical support as assigned or needed.
• Operate paging/telephone system as required.
• Refer appropriate calls to charge nurse or other appropriate personnel.
• Greet visitors in polite and professional manner.
• Report suspicious persons to supervisor or other management personnel.
• Ensure guests and vendors abide by facilities rules and safety regulations.
• Assist management staff as needed or as directed by supervisor.

Education:

Some college helpful, High School Education or Equivalent Required; Able to read, write and understand the English Language.

Experience:

Experienced in long-term care activity program very helpful. Some on-the-job training provided. Very good basic clerical experience necessary including computer and typing.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or without the aid of Mechanical Devices):

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day; must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner; must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position; must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met; must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, resident’s family members and coworkers; must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility; must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 20 lbs and maximum of 50 lbs and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight for reasonable distances; may be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.