Activities Assistant - Part Time
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Develop, coordinate, and perform activities that meet the spiritual, physical, social, and psychosocial needs of residents at Regency Health Care Center. Recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers while involving employees and family members in the program. Manage the monthly activities calendar, document Resident Council minutes, and monitor supplies and equipment. Assist with special events, outside community projects, and seasonal decorations. Perform clerical support, operate paging systems, greet visitors, and refer calls to appropriate personnel. Stand or walk up to eight hours daily, occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds, while ensuring compliance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or have a GED
- Minimum of one year experience in activities, volunteering with older adults
- Able to read, write and understand the English Language
- 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
- Must function independently
- Must have flexibility
- Must have personal integrity
- Must have 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
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight for reasonable distances
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with activities or volunteering preferred
- Ability and desire to work with the senior population
- Some college helpful
- Experienced in long-term care activity program very helpful
- Very good basic clerical experience necessary including computer and typing
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