Job Description

Westminster Oaks is currently seeking a part time Activities Assistant to plan, develop and direct the RAL operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic

manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.

Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for

residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into

consideration.

Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote

feeling of well-being and security.

Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and

special event notices.

Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.

Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities.

Maintain records of program/event attendance and notations of any notice of

behavioral or physical issues with residents which affect their abilities to participate

in programs or which interfere with effective programming for other residents.

Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.

Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities

for residents.

Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

Hiring manager to discuss work hours, days and shifts.