Activities Assistant

PACS

11d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps the Activity Director run a creative, interactive activities program that meets residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The program must follow applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines, and be informed by each resident’s comprehensive assessment. The position supports activity planning and delivery, resident assessments and care planning, communication with residents and stakeholders, and department upkeep. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The pay range is $17–$18 per hour. The work environment generally has low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 schedule-based instructions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
Support communication among employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies and personnel, and the public to help meet the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility.
Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests and the services and needs of residents and families.
Assist with developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee, as requested by the Activities Director, in developing and implementing action plans to correct identified quality deficiencies.
Participate in discharge planning and in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
Help arrange transportation for residents, including for outings, appointments, and discharge.
Help develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated 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 Activity Director.
Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly, and secured.