Meadowcrest - Activities Assistant - Middletown, United States - Meadowcrest at Middletown

Meadowcrest at Middletown
Meadowcrest at Middletown
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Middletown, United States

2 weeks ago

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Meadowcrest at Middletown

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and oversight of resident programs, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
  • Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities.
  • Assesses and plans facilitation of a comprehensive activities program.
  • Required to assist at community planned functions including coordinating events from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event.
  • Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
  • Assists with holiday decorations for the community.
  • Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
  • Plans, coordinates, and facilitates appropriate mixed group.
  • Creates and implements new activities throughout the quarter after speaking with Memory Care Program Director.
  • Facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities.
  • Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner.
  • Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
  • Oversees daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
  • Assists in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Program Director for final approval. Posts the calendar in appropriate area.
  • Distributes community newsletter.
  • Assists Director in implementation of New Directions program.
  • Will be flexible in providing activities as assigned on both Memory Care floors.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two
  • year college or technical school, or six months to one
  • year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Other skills required:
  • One to three years' experience preferred in memory care or experience/exposure to the senior population.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel.
  • Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
  • Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Responds promptly to resident needs.
  • Supports organization's goals and values.
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Ability to delegate.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Competent in organizational, time management skills, and the ability to coordinate and plan for event planning.
  • Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to work semiindependently without direct supervision.

COMPETENCIES:


- Diversity** - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
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Ethics
  • Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

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Attendance/Punctuality
  • Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

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Dependability
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

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Initiative
  • Volunteers readily; Undertakes selfdevelopment activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

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Innovation
  • Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

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Teamwork
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Frequently required to stand.
  • Frequently required to walk.
  • Occasionally required to sit.
  • Continually required to utilize hand and
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