Part Time Activities Assistant

PACS

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program. The program must comply with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines, and be designed to address residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs in accordance with their comprehensive assessments. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The assistant supports activity planning and delivery, resident assessments and care planning, communication with residents and stakeholders, and the upkeep of the Activity Department. The role includes physical demands such as frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration without regard to legally protected status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
Help communicate with employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies and personnel, and the public to address the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility.
Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests and the services and needs of residents and families.
Help develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies, as requested by the Activities Director.
Participate in discharge planning and in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
Help arrange resident transportation when necessary, including for outings, appointments, and discharge.
Help develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading; provide materials as needed, including Braille reading materials or audiobooks when appropriate.
Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director.
Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly, and secured.