Job Description
Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Activities Assistant is to aid in the execution of the programs and activities that are planned for the residents.
The Activities Assistant must possess outstanding customer service skills and display genuine care and concern for our residents while demonstrating the principles and core values that MBK embraces.
Essential Job Duties:
- Attend and assist in planned activities and special events, decorating for major holidays
- Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest
- Encourage residents to participate in activities
- Possess the ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle
- Ability to make flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating social media websites
- Aid in Marketing Events
- Display a positive and professional image through actions, and dress in accordance with the MBK principles and core values to include no heels or open toed shoes
- Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests
- Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Director of Wellness Programming &/or the Executive Director or designee of the Executive Director
- Work with Volunteers such as scheduling, training and organizing day to day assignments
Requirements (Include education, experience, special skills, licenses, certifications):
- High School Diploma or GED required
- AA degree preferred or a minimum of two years of work experience in the industry
- Background clearances as required by government regulations
- Must meet health requirements , including TB
- Basic math skills (addition, subtractions, and multiplication) required
- Must be able to read and speak English
- Clerical knowledge such as making flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating social media websites
- Reasoning skills that include the ability to understand issues, process information for the purpose of giving and receiving feedback
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak, write and read English
- Ability to operate basic office equipment including personal computer, scanner, copier, fax machine and proficient with email and Microsoft Office
- Compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and to remain calm during emergency situations
- Ability to deal tactfully and professionally at all times with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public
Physical Demands (Include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing, sitting):
- Must be mobile and able to move intermittently throughout the work day, and throughout the community
- Must have a pleasant speaking voice and command of the English language
- Requires repetitive hand motion
- Moderate to physical effort to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. may be necessary
- Able to assist in the moving of residents in emergency situations
- Lifting 25 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, walking, standing and sitting.
Hours/ Pay Range:
20 Hours/Week
$18-$20/Hour
Wed. Thurs. & Sat.
10AM-3PM
Friday
10-4:30PM