Part-Time Activities Assistant

Brian Center of Fincastle•Fincastle, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant reports to the Director of Activities and is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an on-going program of activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident in accordance with the comprehensive assessment. We are looking for someone energetic, compassionate, and creative with the ability to work both weekdays and weekends on a rotating schedule!

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of all activities programs.
Prepare activity area for scheduled functions.
Move/arrange equipment and supplies.
Clean up activity areas after completing activity functions.
Create decorations, set up necessary equipment and create crafts.
Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
Order and maintain adequate levels of materials to implement activity programs.
Escort residents to and from activities areas.
Transport residents to activity functions held offsite using the facility van.
Make routine one-on-one visits to residents not able to participate in activity programs.
Assist in developing and implementing care plans and resident assessments.
Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement.
Ensure that resident attendance and participation in Activities programs are documented with reference to their response to the program noting both active and passive participation.
Ensure all charted activity notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided.
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
Supervise and schedule volunteers, as directed.