Adult Day Care Activities Asst

The Activities Assistant supports the Adult Day Center by helping plan and lead engaging programs that promote social, cognitive, and physical well-being for participants. This role assists with activity set-up, participation, and clean-up while ensuring a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.


Principal Accountabilities:

Work with ADC team to ensure safety of clients, at all times. 
• Interact with clients in a professional and positive manner.
• Treat clients with respect, kindness, patience; helping to maintain clients' dignity.
• Assist clients who are unsteady with walking.
• Able lift up to 25 pounds.
• Provide hands-on assistance for clients, including personal care as needed.
• Participate in leading activities/program at request of Lead Activities Assistant.
• Participate in organization and coordination of activities/projects at request of Lead Activities Assistant.
• Assist during lunchtime to ensure calm, orderly flow of dining experience for clients.
• Set up program rooms for recreation activities. 
• Communicate with member’s responsible party as needed and directed.
• Promote ADC in the community whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

•  Ability to work in a team setting.
•  Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain client/family confidentiality. Ability to handle crises in a calm and constructive manner 

• Ability to assist clients with personal care and toileting when necessary

  
  Required:
  1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  Preferred:
  1. 1 year of experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, or Adult Day Care experience or related field.