Activity Assistant
Company: Baywood Court
Location: Castro Valley
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Baywood Court is committed to seniors so they may live in
health, happiness, and dignity.GENERAL SUMMARY:The Activity
Assistant provides group and individual activities for the
residents in Assisted Living. Duties involve personal contact with
the varying resident population and a varied work schedule which
may include weekends, evenings and holidays. The Activity Assistant
oversees all publications for Assisted Living.The ideal individual
will possess a positive attitude with lots of energy! Must enjoy
working with the senior population. Let those creative juices flow
while you create and implement meaningful activities and events for
the residents who make their home at Baywood Court. You can end
each day knowing you have personally made a positive impression on
the lives of the residents.Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 630
pmPay: $19.00/hr to $21.00/hrESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:1) Coordinate and
plan recreation activities; reality orientation, current events,
discussion groups, re-motivation therapy, sensory stimulation,
cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment,
outings, special events, and on-on-one visits, as required.2) Plan
and teach crafts, exercise and other classes as scheduled.3)
Collaborate with the Assisted Living management team on day-to-day
problem solving as required.4) Create and publish weekly and
monthly calendar. Responsible for updating any changes.5) Conduct
one on one activities with the residents as required.6) Implement
and maintain Assisted Living new admission Protocol.7) Update and
maintain Daily Activity Attendance Binder.8) Escort residents to
and from activity programs as needed.9) Create flyers and
advertisements for events and outings.10) Document tasks performed,
follow established standards for charting accurately, timely,
completely, and legibly.11) Deliver personal mail and offer to
assist residents as needed.12) Facilitate meetings such as the
Residents Association Meeting, i.e. assist with moving walkers,
assist residents to open seating, ensure room temperature is
comfortable and residents are able to hear the speakers, provide
refreshments as required and take meeting notes.13) Will assist
with delivering food trays during meal times and assist residents
to and from dining room.QUALIFICATIONS:--- Ability to read, speak,
write, understand and follow instructions in English in order to
effectively communicate with staff and residents.--- Must possess
excellent writing skills--- Enjoy working with the public and the
elderly--- Experience working with older adults--- Must be able to
work some weekends and holidays as required--- Basic computer
skills; MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel--- Possess excellent
interpersonal skills, professionalism; display a courteous,
friendly and helpful attitude; must demonstrate understanding,
patience, tact and courtesy with residents, families, visitors
and/or co-workers.--- Possess the ability and willingness to work
as a team member and collaborate with all staff members.---Must be
fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine to work in the Assisted
Living department; reasonable accommodation may be made for those
with a religious or medical exemption. Will be subject to Covid-19
testing weekly if not vaccinated.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING
CONDITIONS:Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching,
walking and squatting. Lift up to 20 pounds to handle supplies.May
be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or
HBV. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative
behavior.What Can Baywood Court Offer You?Generous PTO package
(accrue up to 20 days within first year) for FT employeesEligible
to enroll in the medical (Kaiser or Sutter options), dental,
vision, life insurance plans the 1st of the month following 30 days
of employment (FT employees)Retirement Savings Plan with employer
match - 4%!Scholarships available for students currently in college
or a certified trade schoolWork/life balanceCompany functions -
Summer Outings, BBQs, Holiday Party, Monthly All Staff Meetings,
Halloween Costume Contest, etc.Use of health and wellness services
- swimming pool and gymSense of fulfillment and opportunity to form
meaningful relationships with the elderlyPlease visit our career
page: Baywood Court provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth,
breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype,
gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or
not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual
orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics,
marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, military or
veteran status and any other basis protected by federal, state or
local law or ordinance or regulation.Baywood Court21 days agoIf you
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