Activities Assistant

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of resident activity programs. Programs must comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies and procedures, and address residents’ spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, recreational, and social needs on an individual basis. The role also requires demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to Christian Health’s mission. This is a part-time position in the HM Activities department. The schedule is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday. The hourly rate range is $17.00–$17.75, with a $2.00 weekend differential. Pay may be determined based on relevant experience, education, and credentials.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Aptitude for and some training in arts and crafts.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm; willingness to support residents at their highest practical functioning level.
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing activity programs.
Sincere desire to work with elderly people.
Some understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of elderly people.

Responsibilities

Use activity protocols, policies, and procedures to meet residents’ needs.
Review, maintain, or use resident activity boxes to ensure individual needs are met.
Record daily attendance accurately and promptly, including comments about behaviors when needed.
Recognize residents’ needs and adapt group activities for participants with hearing or visual impairments, fall risks, confusion, anxiety, or other behaviors.
Assist with, implement, and evaluate program effectiveness, following up with the Unit Coordinator or Director about suggestions for improvement or change.
Maintain resident activity grids, use pink sheets appropriately, and update vital comments or goals before the start of each new month for accurate program documentation.
Monitor changes in residents’ conditions and report them immediately to the Charge Nurse (RN) and Activity Director.
Inform residents and families about available activities, whiteboards, and calendars, and maintain resident and family contact.
Arrive on time and assist with serving meals and feeding residents in dining rooms courteously, accurately, and promptly.
Assist the Activities Coordinator with reviewing residents’ activity participation and goals for accurate completion of care plans.
Participate in providing recreational activities such as movies, parties, and games, and suggest new activities monthly.