Activities Assistant - Memory Care

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to assist the activities coordinator in planning, organizing, and directing a diversified recreation program to support the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of the residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the Activities Director in visiting new residents, reviewing the activities calendar and encouraging participation in the activities program as appropriate.
2. Report to the Activities Director any special interests or needs of residents noted during activities or visits.
3. Escort residents to and from activities, as needed, and offer frequent reminders of scheduled events.
4. Distribute monthly calendar of activities to all residents' rooms, providing large print calendars to residents with vision deficit
5. Independently organize and direct scheduled activities on weekends or when the Activities Director is unavailable.
6. Always, maintain confidentiality and promote residents' rights.
7. Prepare the activities room for specific activities and return the room to an orderly arrangement when activities are over.
8. Assist Activities Director as requested in implementing the full activities program, making work schedule adjustments as necessary to meet the demands of special events or circumstances.
9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.