GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of residents. We have positions both in our Skilled Nursing Facility as well as our Independent Living.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
2. Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
3. Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
4. Distributes mail daily to residents.
5. Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
6. Announces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
7. Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
8. Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance.
9. Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
HOSPITALITY FOCUS:
The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:
We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
We treat everyone with courteous respect.
We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
We embrace and value our differences.
We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to details.
EEO Employer
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, and established in 1971, LCS is a leading provider of high-quality senior lifestyle products and services. The LCS Family of Companies focus on development, operations management, marketing and sales management, and strategic planning for Life Plan Communities, formerly referred to as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), and rental independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities nationwide. The company also provides a full-service real estate private equity enterprise, insurance, and national purchasing consulting services. The companies of LCS serve thousands of seniors across the nation.
