Activities Assistant

Community Name:

Chapel Hill CommunityThe Resident Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing and implementing a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assists in the development/delivery of therapeutic recreational services to promote the residents’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels  
• Maintains precautions/limitation list on each resident  
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious, intellectual/educational, community/center service and recreational activities, etc. 
• Completes activities documentation, as assigned  
• Documents resident participation or refusal of activity services offered 
• Implements activity programs  
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information  
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties  
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Special Care Unit 
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships 
• Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols 
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate 
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed 

Competency Statement(s)

• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. 
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. 
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. 

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience preferred; Previous experience in leading recreational activities, arts/crafts, intellectual/educational activities, community outings, etc, desired
• Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment 
• Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid driver's license; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state, federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation 
• Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia residents; Must be able to work closely with residents, family members, volunteers, community staff, and community representatives; Must function independently, have flexibility and personal integrity; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook 

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.