Activities Assistant (Entry Level)
Company: InnovAge
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Activities Assistant is responsible for
assisting with the implementation of activities for participants
that are tailored to the needs and limitations of the frail and
elderly. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an
InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job
duties.
•Assists with the development and implementation of recreational
activities that meet the interests, needs and capabilities of
participants under the supervision of Recreation
Therapist.•Assesses and re-assesses participants' functional status
in relationship to participation in recreational activities, in
collaboration with the Recreation Therapist.•Assists participants
with non-skilled activities of daily living.•Leads and/or assists
in large groups, small groups 1:1's and individual activities such
as exercise, arts and crafts, games and current events. Assists in
the organizing of special events and outings, in collaboration with
the Recreation Therapist.•Performs preparation and cleanup of
activities by putting away supplies and straightening out activity
areas.•Attends meetings regarding participant care as assigned by
the Recreation Therapist.•Assists Day Center staff in providing
lunch service and assistance with arriving participants, as
appropriate and approved by the ADHC Supervisor.•Orders supplies
for department and maintains department equipment, within reason
and ability of position.•Completes assigned charting and reporting
as assigned by Recreation Therapist.•Additional work functions and
duties may be assigned
REQUIRED•High School diploma or GED required.•A minimum of one year
experience working with the frail or elderly required.
PREFERRED•Experience working with the elderly or frail in a
position that designed and implemented activities
preferred.•Bi-lingual-Spanish, Russian, Punjabi or Hmong
PreferredJob Title: Activities AssistantFLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Keywords: InnovAge, Denver , Activities Assistant (Entry Level), Other , Denver, Colorado
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