Activities Assistant

Ohio Living•Columbus, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant provides assistance in all activity functions, ensuring that an on-going program of activities is carried out to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This role maintains programs in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The company values employees who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those needing healthcare or embracing the next chapter of their lives in Ohio, demonstrating accountable behavior and sharing values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership, and care. The organization operates 11 life plan communities offering a range of options from independent living to specialized memory care and skilled nursing. Additionally, it extends care to over 10 million Ohioans in 43 counties through Home Health & Hospice, Palliative Medicine, provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services. The Ohio Living Foundation supports the people and programs of Ohio Living through fundraising, including charity care and special programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

One year activities experience preferred.
Two years experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs day to day activity functions to provide programming that meets the residents’ interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Encourages and assists residents to participate in hobbies and crafts.
Assists bed-bound residents by visiting, writing/reading letters, providing materials for hobbies, etc.
Makes routine visits to residents and assists with crafts, projects, etc.
May assist with transporting residents to/from dining areas.
May accompany residents to off-site activities where residents are loaded into buses, transported, unloaded, assisted, accompanied and returned to activities out of the building.
Interacts with residents to ensure that quality care and positive resident/staff relations are taking place.
Maintains open and trust-building relationships with resident family members, responding professionally and promptly to any requests or concerns.
Communicates with residents or family members to obtain activity information.
Provide reading materials in Braille, tapes, and recordings as needed.
Coordinates scheduled parties, movies, games/activities appropriate for residents in various levels of care.
Assists in developing an evening activity schedule.
Completes individual monthly activity log for activities he/she has lead.
Communicates needs for supplies/equipment as needed.
Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
Develop and oversee written plans of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident and assure that all activity progress notes (and plan of cares) are charted, informative and descriptive of the service provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
Maintains and reviews all charts, notes, and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules, regulations, and standards applicable to program services.
Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honors the residents’ personal and property rights.
All other duties as assigned.