Activities Assistant

TLC Management•Newburgh, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents. This role involves developing and implementing activity programs tailored to residents' backgrounds, interests, abilities, and physical limitations. The Assistant will work closely with the Activities Director to evaluate residents, plan and set up activities, and maintain communication through calendars and newsletters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
Thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
Ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activity programs appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations, and need for meaningful activity programs.
Assist the Activities Director with evaluating each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations, and need for meaningful activity programs.
Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies and re-arranging rooms.
Assist in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility.
Assist in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters.
Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.