Activities Assistant Responsibilities:
- Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
- Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
- Handling logistics to make the event possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
- Observing participants at events to gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve events.
- Keeping records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
- Reporting medical concerns or observations.
- Ensuring that events are well-provisioned, event staff is trained and prepared, and that the event takes place on time and within budget.
- Providing participants with instructions for the event.
- Adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.
Activities Assistant Requirements:
- High School Diploma and certain certifications may be required.
- More education or experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related may be preferred.
- Job training and first-aid and CPR training may be necessary.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Physical fitnesses, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
- Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
- Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
- Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
- Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Activities Coordinator: 3 years (Required)
- CNA: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA (Required)
Work Location: In person