Activities Assistant

Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation•Marion, IN

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate activity programs that meet residents’ individual needs. Programs should reflect residents’ varied backgrounds, emotional needs, interests, abilities, and physical limitations, and provide meaningful activities. The role works closely with the Activities Director and supports activity planning, documentation, calendars, and facility newsletters. The position is full-time and requires a valid CNA license and a high school diploma or GED.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid CNA license.
Knowledge of personal computers, email, 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 work with residents at their current maturity and physical levels.
Ability to be discreet, protect confidential information, and comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activity programs appropriate to residents’ backgrounds, emotional needs, and interests.
Assist the Activities Director in evaluating residents’ backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations, and need for meaningful activity programs.
Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
Work with the Activities Director to plan and prepare 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.