ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct and/or assist with assignments and assigned activity groups
• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
• Observe and report behavioral changes in resident/client
• Observe and record resident/client attendance and responses
• Provide input and assistance with activity planning
• Schedule activities and flexibility to make unscheduled activity changes
• Escort residents to and from activities
• Has access to confidential information/records and maintains confidentiality
• Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, and public
• Handle resident mail
• Seasonal Decorating and flower arranging
• Clean activity areas/storage space
• Drive company vehicle for activity purposes
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently pushes/pulls residents/clients in wheelchairs weighing 200+ pounds a distance of approximately 600 feet; frequently lifts and carries activity department equipment/supplies weighing up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder height; frequently reaches at or below shoulder height
• Occasionally walks on uneven ground; occasionally squats, kneels, climbs stairs and ladders
• Frequently twists, stoops, bends
• 90% of work day is spent inside, 10% outside; 30% of work day is standing, 55% walking and 15% sitting
• Must be able to communicate orally and/or in writing with residents, families, co-workers, and public