Activity Assistant

## Description

***Prairieview Activity Assistant***

Rotating weekends, rotating holidays, 8:30 AM -5:00 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, rotating Fridays and weekends, 5:00-8:00 PM

**Hourly Rate - $15.50**

Regardless of position, Garlands employees have the unique opportunity to ***connect*** with members, ***create joy*** and happiness, mentor ***positive energy***, inspire others and, most of all, be ***inspired.***

**Benefits for Full-time Employees**(30 hours + per week)

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k (with match)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance

**All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)**

• Heated, underground parking
• Upscale employee break room
• Employee referral awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided

**Principle Accountabilities for Activity Assistant:**

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activity programs at The Garlands of Barrington.
• Provide recreation activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, special entertainment, outings, special events and one-on-one visits.
• Encourage residents to participate in programming by taking the time to personally invite those residents
• Create an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Participate in community outings off-campus.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of residents' attendance, progress and response to activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, and modify program content, times, and locations as necessary.
• Distribute the monthly newsletter of activities to every resident, and is able to clearly answer any questions pertaining to the information contained in the newsletter.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of The Garlands as appointed.
• Conduct tours of the facility and explain available services to prospective families and residents.
• Assist with components of move-ins as assigned and directed by the Administrator.

## Qualifications
**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Activity Assistant:**

• Experience working with Alzheimer’s & Dementia in assisted living or long term care environment
• Proven customer service skills
• Compassion, patience and understanding
• Effective communication skills
• Must complete 16 hours of Dementia Training within 1 year of hire.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking and standing
• Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs.