Activities Assistant CNA
About The Position
As an Activities Assistant CNA, you will help plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate activity programs in the facility. You will observe residents’ attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement to assess their progress, and involve residents and their families in activity planning. The role also includes participating in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs, following activity policies and procedures, supervising the volunteer program, and assisting other staff as needed. This is a full-time position with hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A criminal background check and drug screening are required. Employment and professional references are also required; applicants may be asked to provide information about their criminal history.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
- Previous experience with activities, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting is preferred.
- F Endorsement preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
- Observe and assess resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement.
- Involve residents and their families in activity planning, objectives, and goals.
- Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
- Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs.
- Implement activity policies and procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
- Provide supervision for the volunteer program.
- Assist other staff as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
