AL Activity Associate (Senior Assistant Living Activities)

Essential Job Duties:

1. Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary safety and infection control policies and

procedures.

2. Assist and provide support to the facility volunteer program, including recruiting,

orienting, and training, assigning, and recognizing volunteers while maintaining all

electronic files associated with the program;

3. Assist with correspondence notes, as needed, and posting obituary notices;

4. Maintenance of activities department bulletin boards in posting information in

designated areas, records of participation in activities, records of volunteers’ time and

activities, appropriate and seasonal decoration and inventory of supplies for the

Health Care Center;

5. Assist with the therapeutic recreational program to include mental and physical

stimulation that will help to overcome specific disabilities while creating a desirable

social environment to include 2 family events yearly and outings/scenic trips to

include transportation weekly;

6. Communicate with the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator regarding programming;

provide suggestions and other pertinent information to ensure a successful

programming and services;

7. Provide assistance to create email blasts and announcements and keep residents,

staff and families informed of scheduled activities; distribute the calendars,

newsletters and mail to resident’s room or cubbies; and ensure all common areas for

programming areas are kept clean, neat, and organized;

8. Visit residents, especially those unable to participate in group activities; and

9. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

10. Familiarity with emergency procedures and may be required to assist with

evacuations.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and

perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.

2. High School graduate. College graduate or equivalent with knowledge of the practical

application of recreation service programs preferred.

3. Must be 25 of age ,and must have a valid Maryland driver’s license and be insurable.

4. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work

cooperatively with other associates and personnel of other community agencies at all

levels.

5. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

6. Must meet all local health regulations.

7. Must be certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED training.

8. Operate as a member of a team both within the department and across departments.

9. Performs other work duties and responsibilities as assigned.