Activities Assistant – Full-Time
About The Position
The Activities Assistant supports the Activities Director in developing and implementing a creative, interactive activities program tailored to residents’ individual interests, abilities, and needs. The program aims to encourage social engagement, maintain independence, and enhance residents’ quality of life while complying with applicable regulations and facility policies. The position assists with planning and conducting activities for individuals and groups, maintaining activity schedules and records, and providing appropriate options for residents with varying needs and abilities. It also involves communicating with residents, families, facility employees, and community organizations, and supporting outings, care planning, discharge planning, and quality assurance initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic approach to resident engagement.
- Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team.
- Compassionate attitude and a genuine desire to improve residents’ quality of life.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or healthcare setting preferred.
- One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
- Help develop and maintain the monthly activities calendar, including group events, resident outings, hobbies, crafts, and in-room activities.
- Encourage resident participation in recreational, social, educational, and leisure activities based on individual interests and abilities.
- Provide engaging activities for residents who are bedbound, isolated, or require alternative forms of participation.
- Assist with maintaining activity attendance records, resident assessments, care plans, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
- Support communication among residents, families, facility employees, community organizations, and other relevant parties.
- Assist with coordinating transportation for resident outings, medical appointments, and discharge-related needs.
- Participate in discharge planning, resident care conferences, and activity care plan development as needed.
- Encourage residents to pursue personal interests, including reading, arts and crafts, games, music, and other recreational activities.
- Provide appropriate activity materials and resources to accommodate residents’ individual needs and abilities.
- Assist with quality assurance initiatives and the implementation of improvement plans as directed by the Activities Director.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and secure Activities Department.
- Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Benefits
- Benefits package available; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
