Fieldstone at Chester Springs Activities Assistant

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Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Assesses, plans and manages facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attends community planned functions and coordinates events from beginning to end including setting up, running, and breaking down the event.
• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed groups; personal care, memory care and independent living activities.
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• Oversees daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Assists in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Distributes community newsletter.
• Meets with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assists Director in leadership of wellness program.
• Works with a volunteer staff.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Documents resident involvements and activities.
• Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years’ experience preferred in assisted living, long term care or experience/exposure to the senior population.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or employees of an organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Competent in organizational, time management skills, and the ability to coordinate and plan for event planning.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.