Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Activity Assistant
Supervisor: Life Enrichment Director
FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt
Date Approved: September 2021
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and promoting activities to enhance quality of life for all residents. May have to safely transport residents in Community bus or other vehicle according to schedule.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Must be 21 years of age
A commercial driver's license may be required for this position; if so, a CDL must be obtained within 60 days of your hire
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
Maintain a positive, respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Possess organizational skills
Possess excellent customer service skills
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
Satisfactorily pass the company's and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Life Enrichment Director with planning, implementing, and monitoring wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents as well as state and local regulations
Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents
Provide hands-on involvement in programs during the residents' scheduled times
Coordinates efforts of Ambassadors Club (for welcoming new residents), resident council meetings, and resident food council meetings
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with the preparation and distribution of monthly activities calendar
Informs residents of daily activities using announcement board
Invites residents to activities; assures they are reminded of and escorted to activities as necessary
Assists with proper use of fitness equipment; promptly reports any apparent problems with fitness equipment to Manager or Supervisor
Facilitates socialization among residents
Assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, coordinating, and decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons, including all bulletin boards
Assures Activity Room and any activity supply storage areas are clean and organized, including assuring that any food stored in Activity Room kitchen is stored in safe, sanitary manner
Facilitates Community volunteerism among residents (e.g., Community service projects)
Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle
Assists Life Enrichment Director with social media content and maintenance of Community Facebook page
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others
Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
20% or less
20% to 40%
40% to 60%
60% to 80%
80% to 100%
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Pushing, pulling and/or reaching
X
Grasping and fine manipulation
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk or hear
X
Taste or smell
X
Lifts Weight or Exerts Force
20% or less
20% to 40%
40% to 60%
60% to 80%
80% to 100%
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. Sunshine Retirement Living
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Local area,