Activity Assistant - Ware

Ware Living Center Full Time 8:00 - 4:30 sat & sun off

Salary dependent on experience & certifications

ESSENTIALS OF JOB:

1.Leads and participates in the Life Enrichment Program. (constantly)

2.Ensures activities on assigned unit as scheduled. (constantly)

3.Monitors level of residents' functional abilities to maintain appropriateness of activities. (constantly)

4.Collaborates with Activities Coordinator to adjust activity program to meet the needs of the residents. (frequently)

5.Acts as a resident advocate. (constantly)

6.Must be able to commit the time necessary from an attendance and punctuality standpoint to accomplish the above specified Essentials of Job. (constantly)

Contributes to the ongoing process of meeting departmental and BCS goals and objectives. Participates in the effectiveness of service level.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the essential functions and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required; other duties may be performed as assigned.

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be revised as needed. In addition, all BCS employees are expected to:

Support and participate in the Life Enrichment Program.

Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.

Help train and give guidance to other BCS employees.

Maintain a clean, safe unobstructed work area, practice habits, and utilize appropriate safety equipment.

Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.

Follow all BCS safety policies.

Provide customers with the highest quality of products and services.

Promote superior customer service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required.

SKILLS:

Ability to work independently and implement the planned activity for area.

Ability to work cohesively with peers and other employees.

Ability to read, write and speak English.

PHYSICAL/SPECIAL DEMANDS:

1.Must lift or move up to 75 lbs. or more with assistance, occasionally; 50 lbs., frequently; 25 lbs., constantly.

2.Must be able to move throughout the facility.

3.Must be able to bend, stoop, grasp, lift, hold, and position self to reach floor level to six feet.

4.Must be able to push/pull up to 200 lbs. Ambulates residents, transfers residents to and from wheelchairs - resident's participation in ambulation and transfers not always reliable.

5.Visual acuity to prepare and assess reports.

6.Communicates with residents.