PT Activities Assistant

Campbell Street•Norwalk, IA

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the Activities Director with the daily resident activity program and helps enhance residents’ overall experience by providing scheduled activities throughout the month. The role plans, coordinates, and facilitates stimulating programming; communicates with residents’ families and the care team; and documents and reports residents’ responses and progress. The assistant also evaluates and revises activity interventions as appropriate based on interdisciplinary plans of care and ensures documentation meets regulatory standards.

Requirements

At least one year of long-term care or assisted living experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to produce stimulating programs.
Strong communication skills.
Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
Create and maintain an active volunteer program.
Communicate regularly with resident families and the care team.
Prepare and review the monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
Lead group activities.
Report and document residents’ progress.
Visit residents one-to-one as directed.
Evaluate and reassess activity interventions based on interdisciplinary plans of care, revising them as appropriate.
Ensure documentation complies with regulatory standards.
Report residents’ responses and progress related to specific approaches to the Activities Director and maintain appropriate documentation.
Manage the care of assigned patients using relevant knowledge, skills, judgment, and decision-making.
Carry out assigned Activities role duties and perform additional duties as assigned.