Activities Assistant (Memory Care)

Avon Health and Rehabilitation•Avon, IN

About The Position

The Activities Assistant for Memory Care assists with planning, coordinating, and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet residents’ individual needs. The role develops activities suited to residents’ backgrounds, emotional needs, interests, abilities, and physical limitations, and supports meaningful engagement. The assistant works closely with the Activities Director on activity planning and setup, resident evaluations, calendars, and facility newsletters while following safety, infection control, cleanliness, and confidentiality requirements.

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 work with residents at their current maturity and physical functioning 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 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.