Activities Assistant

Christian Care Communities • Middletown, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant provides services that support each resident’s interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing. The role promotes residents’ sense of usefulness to themselves and others while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards. The position assists with resident activities and events, supports the Activity Director, encourages religious participation, arranges transportation when needed, and provides activities and support for room-bound residents. It also includes responsibility for understanding the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and ensuring appropriate activity-related charting and assessments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree from a 2-year college or technical school.
• 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program setting, including at least 1 year in a resident activity program in a health care setting.
• Certified Nurse Aide certification or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, conducting, and supervising resident activities and events that provide entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, intellectual development, and opportunities to use residents’ talents.
• Assist the Activity Director with community planning related to facility interests and the services and needs of residents and families.
• Encourage residents’ religious participation, coordinate with the Chaplain, and provide spiritual materials to residents upon request.
• Arrange transportation to outside events and activities when necessary.
• Assist in planning and conducting activities for room-bound residents, including writing letters, running errands, reading, and obtaining materials for residents with sensory or hearing deficiencies.
• Encourage resident participation in activities when practical.
• Understand the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0, the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process, and the RAI Utilization Guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate charting documentation of activity-related forms and assessments.
• Provide outstanding customer service to co-workers, clients, and vendors in a timely, considerate, and friendly manner, serving as a subject matter resource.

What This Job Offers

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