Activities Assistant

Ohio Living•Macomb Township, MI

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the facility’s activity program so residents can participate in activities that reflect their interests and support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role carries out programming in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The assistant works directly with residents, encouraging participation in hobbies and crafts, visiting residents who are bed-bound, and providing materials or assistance with projects. Duties may include helping transport residents to dining areas and accompanying residents on off-site activities. The position also involves maintaining positive relationships with residents and their families, gathering activity information, and providing accessible reading materials when needed. The role coordinates activities such as parties, movies, and games; helps develop evening schedules; records activity participation and outcomes; and communicates supply and equipment needs. It also supports care planning and documentation, reviews records for accuracy and compliance, attends meetings and training, and protects residents’ confidentiality and rights.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by schedule.

Nice To Haves

One year of activities experience preferred.
Two years of experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out day-to-day activity programming that meets residents’ interests and supports their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Encourage and assist residents with hobbies and crafts.
Visit bed-bound residents, write or read letters, and provide materials for hobbies and other activities.
Make routine resident visits and assist with crafts and projects.
May help transport residents to and from dining areas.
May accompany residents on off-site activities, assisting with loading, transportation, unloading, participation, and return to the facility.
Interact with residents to support quality care and positive resident-staff relationships.
Maintain professional, prompt, and trust-building relationships with residents’ family members and respond to requests or concerns.
Communicate with residents and family members to obtain information about activities.
Provide Braille reading materials, tapes, and recordings as needed.
Coordinate scheduled parties, movies, games, and activities appropriate for residents at various levels of care.
Assist in developing an evening activity schedule.
Complete a monthly activity log for activities led.
Communicate needs for supplies and equipment.
Attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Develop and oversee preliminary and comprehensive written plans of care for each resident.
Ensure activity progress notes and plans of care are charted and describe the services provided and residents’ responses.
Maintain and review charts, notes, and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor residents’ personal and property rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.