Activities Assistant

PACS

11d • $17 - $18

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the Activity Director in running a creative, interactive activities program that meets residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The position contributes to activity planning and delivery, resident assessments and care planning, communication, recordkeeping, and maintaining the Activity Department. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in a long-term care facility is preferred. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise. The listed pay range is $17–$18 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing or walking, pushing or pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Help communicate with employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies and personnel, and the public to address residents’ and the facility’s needs and interests.
• Participate in community planning related to the facility, its services, and the needs of residents and families.
• Help develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing action plans to address identified quality deficiencies, as requested by the Activities Director.
• Participate in discharge planning and in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Help arrange resident transportation for outings, appointments, and discharge when necessary.
• Help develop monthly activity schedules that include outings, regular group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents’ self-initiated activities, such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide materials as needed, including Braille or audiobooks when appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director.
• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly, and secured.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED