Activities Assistant (Memory Care)

TLC Management•Avon, IN

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate activity programs that meet residents’ individual needs. Programs should reflect residents’ backgrounds, emotional needs, interests, abilities, and physical limitations. The assistant works closely with the Activities Director and supports resident evaluations, activity documentation, event setup, calendars, and facility newsletters. The role also requires compliance with safety and infection-control requirements and maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of personal computers, email accounts, and software programs such as Word and Excel.
Thorough understanding of the principles of best activities practices.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to support residents at their current maturity and physical levels.
Ability to be discreet, protect confidential information, and comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activity programs appropriate to residents’ varied backgrounds, emotional needs, and interests.
Assist the Activities Director in evaluating each resident’s background, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations, and need for meaningful activities.
Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
Work with the Activities Director to plan and set up assigned activities, including gathering supplies and rearranging rooms.
Assist with developing and distributing monthly activity calendars to residents and posting them throughout the facility.
Assist with developing and maintaining facility newsletters.
Comply with safety requirements and infection-control measures, and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.