Activities Assistant

Oneonta Nursing & Rehab Center • Oneonta, AL

7d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports the Activity Coordinator in implementing and carrying out an activity program for facility residents. The role leads assigned group activities, provides one-to-one activities for residents who cannot participate in groups, and assists with planning, attendance tracking, resident transportation to activities, and communication about residents’ status. The position may also involve care-plan meetings and documentation, arranging entertainment and outings, and assigning duties to volunteers. The role has access to protected health information in residents’ financial and medical records to perform job duties.

Requirements

• Experience in long-term care is required; experience in a recreational setting is preferred.
• Interest in people and ability to communicate ideas, instruct residents, and communicate with them appropriately.
• Ability to direct and perform a variety of activities and respond to residents’ varied needs.
• Ability to motivate residents and promote their well-being through direct activities.
• Ability to interpret feelings, ideas, or facts from a personal viewpoint.
• Ability to evaluate residents’ progress and accurately report it to the Activities Coordinator.
• Imagination and creativity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a recreational setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Coordinator in implementing and executing an activity program for all residents.
• Lead group activities as assigned by the Activity Coordinator.
• Provide one-to-one activities to residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Assist in planning the activity program through the Resident’s Council and Activity Coordinator.
• Maintain attendance sheets for participants.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Communicate residents’ status to the Activity Coordinator.
• May attend interdisciplinary care plan team meetings and document in care plans and progress notes.
• May arrange movies, live entertainment for special programs, and group outings such as picnics, ball games, or sightseeing.
• Assign duties and delegate responsibilities to volunteers.
• Access protected health information in residents’ financial and medical records as needed to conduct job duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Long- and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• DiversICARE employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program (OnShift Wallet)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed