PT Activities Assistant

Campbell Street•Norwalk, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps the Activities Director deliver the daily resident activity program and enhance residents’ overall experience through scheduled activities. The role plans, coordinates, and facilitates stimulating programming; leads group activities; and visits residents individually as directed. The assistant communicates with resident families and the care team, maintains activity documentation that meets regulatory standards, and reports residents’ responses and progress to the Activities Director. The position also supports volunteer programming, prepares the monthly newsletter and activity calendar, and carries out other assigned duties.

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 the interdisciplinary plan of care and revise them as appropriate.
Ensure documentation complies with regulatory standards.
Report residents’ responses and progress with specific approaches to the Activities Director and maintain appropriate documentation.
Manage the care of assigned patients using appropriate knowledge, skills, judgment, and decision-making.
Carry out the Activities role as assigned and perform additional duties as assigned.