Activities Assistant

Friendship•Salem, VA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Friendship is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Activities Assistant is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs. Shifts Available: Part-Time: 25 hours each week, afternoons, 5 hours each day. Holidays as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
This position is very active and requires standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds
CNA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leads or assists with group activities under the supervision of the Director
Provides and plans activities for each individual to include music, sensory stimulation, touch and tactile therapy, reminiscent and cognitive therapy, spiritual activities, arts, crafts, games, exercises, horticulture, pet therapy, and field trips
Provides activities for residents’ interest (past and present), physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
Leads one-on-one activity sessions with residents who are unable to attend groups due to physical/mental capabilities or who refuse activities
Matches innovative recreation with individual needs and motivates participation in activities
Maintains good attendance and arrives/departs work at the scheduled time
Supervises volunteers as needed or as deemed necessary by the Activities Director
Arranges and sets up designated rooms and areas for scheduled activities
Receives, stores, issues and cleans specified equipment for scheduled activities, keeping within guidelines with infection control policies
Works well with volunteers, family, co-workers, and outside community
Attends in-services required by Activities Director and Friendship Retirement Administration