Activities Assistant

Albany Health and Rehabilitation•Albany, IN

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team at Albany Health and Rehabilitation and make a difference! Are you energetic, creative, compassionate, and someone who enjoys bringing a smile to others? If so, we would love to have you join our Activities team! At Albany Health and Rehabilitation, our work family is made up of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Every job matters, and we believe the connections we build with our residents can make each day meaningful.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care is preferred
Energetic, creative, compassionate
Friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic
Creative and willing to bring new ideas to the team
Comfortable interacting with seniors and building relationships
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Compassionate and committed to providing a great resident experience

Responsibilities

Assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing resident activities
Encouraging residents to participate in individual and group activities
Helping with games, crafts, music, special events, outings, celebrations, and other programs
Spending one-on-one time with residents based on their interests and needs
Assisting with decorating and preparing for special events and holidays
Helping create a positive, fun, and welcoming environment for residents
Working closely with the Activities Director and other team members
Supporting programs that promote residents' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being
Develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator