Activities Leader

Activities Leader

Responsible to                                                                                                                          Position Classifications                        Activities Director                                                                                                                 Hourly/Non-Exempt

Directly Supervises and Evaluates

None

Is Back Up To:                 Activities Coordinator & Music Therapist

Is Backed Up By:           Activities Coordinator & Music Therapist

WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Performing quality work with or without direct supervision
• Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others
• Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals
• Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times

Position Summary      
Assists in coordinating residents, volunteers, and staff in planning and implementing programs and activities for Health center residents

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   (*CF indicates Critical Function)

• Understands and adheres to Resident Care Plans and dietary orders  (*CF)
• Assists in planning, organizing and leading activities that encourage socialization, relaxation, overall wellbeing and/or provides entertainment for all units while encouraging resident participation and promoting social exchanges between residents through modeling and participation  (*CF)
• Actively participates in activity planning meetings; including presenting a standing report of challenges, successes and recommendations for upcoming events  (*CF)
• Encourages residents to participate in activities based on known specific resident interest levels (*CF)
• Encourages social exchanges between residents through participation  (*CF)
• Completes initial assessment upon resident admission to the Health Center and other resident-related paperwork, as assigned (*CF) 
• Maintains daily resident attendance records
• Ensures resident newspapers and mail is delivered daily  (*CF)
• Monitors and request for purchase equipment and supplies used for activities
• Decorates for events and keeps activity supplies organized
• Assists in publicity of activities
• Arranges and sets up virtual video calls according to schedule; updates list as needed
• Understands and follows the process/procedures related to resident outings
• Assists in the orientation of new volunteers; works collaboratively with same
• Escorts new Pet Therapy volunteers as directed
• Completes all required training and in-services
• All other duties as assigned                                    

GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance
• Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties
• Willing to learn and grow
• Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide programming to and communicate with primarily elderly population
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general and professional periodicals and journals
• Ability to write reports, newsletters, and general correspondence, using standard word processing and publishing software
• Ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, residents, staff, and the general public
• Ability to remain calm in all types of situations, including emergencies
• Must be creative and energetic; willing to work as part of a team
• Ability to utilize various A/V equipment, computers, and systems as well as baking/cooking equipment to assist in the delivery of activity programming
• Demonstrates appropriate basic food handling skills and food safety knowledge
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including regular evening/weekend hours and alternating holidays
• Maintains predictable and reliable attendance

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or HSE. Associates Degree preferred
2. Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs
3. Current CNA certification, preferred
4. Minimum one year related experience, experience working with people with dementia, desired
5. Valid NYS driver’s license

Degree of Travel

Occasional travel as escort on resident outings and trips. 

DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE

Must be able to adapt to the residents’ interests and occasionally conflicting needs.  Occasional schedule changes due to residents’ requests and/or special events.  Frequent interruptions. 

Safety Hazards in Job

Possible exposure to infections from residents.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or HSE. Associates Degree preferred
2. Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs
3. Current CNA certification, preferred
4. Minimum one year related experience, experience working with people with dementia, desired
5. Valid NYS driver’s license