Summary of Duties
Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, in accordance with the residents’ interests and abilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in developing and maintaining an activity schedule.
- Arrange transportation to field trips, appointments, and to other facilities when necessary.
- Assist in scheduling activities for residents.
- Assist residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.
- Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities. Provide materials as necessary.
- Involve the resident / family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
- Conduct activities with residents as directed.
- Supervise activities as necessary.
- Make routine visits to residents and provide assistance with crafts, projects, etc. as necessary.
- Assist in developing volunteer activity assignments.
- Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor, including any special projects.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. No experience required. On-the-job training provided.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to move consistently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to reach, bend, and / or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry up to 50 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
- Must be able to walk / stand 75% of the day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
30+ days ago