Activities Assistant

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Fields Senior Living at Spokane Valley - Spokane Valley, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Spokane Valley, WA

About the position

The Activities Assistant at Fields Senior Living is responsible for enhancing the quality of life for residents through engaging activities and personalized programs. This part-time role involves driving residents for outings, conducting daily exercises, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. The assistant will work closely with the Social Coordinator to implement activities, celebrate special events, and ensure resident participation in programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive community bus for outings and support transportation needs of residents
• Maintain a clean and organized environment
• Conduct daily exercises at recommended times
• Implement activities according to the activity calendar and direction from the Social Coordinator
• Establish and maintain religious involvement through bible studies and pastoral interaction
• Work with Social Coordinator and individually with residents to provide personalized programs in crafts, recreation, and hobbies
• Obtain information about residents from family members and write up for bio-board
• Keep records of personal history and photo release for each resident
• Communicate with appropriate community departments when planning events
• Conduct special events to celebrate resident birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special observances
• Assess interests and needs of residents by working closely with residents and their families
• Provide and maintain photos of all special events
• Maximize resident participation in programs and document activity attendance
• Maintain all department equipment and supplies
• Organize existing craft supplies for easy identification
• Assist with daily hydration and feeding of residents when necessary
• Play appropriate music and keep it playing throughout the day
• Escort residents to and from activities and the beauty shop as needed
• Escort residents to the bus on outing days
• Inform Social Coordinator of any problems or changes regarding pet care
• Participate in health fairs or marketing presentations upon request
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in Standard English
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and teamwork-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must be drug-free and submit to drug screening
• Must pass a criminal background check