Activities Assistant

Vierra Communities• Baltimore, MD, US, MD

11d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

St Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our dynamic team! We are looking for someone who is motivated, reliable and has a strong work ethic to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.
Ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well- being of residents.
Document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
Observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
Involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.
Assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.
Coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary.
Coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
Assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.