Activities Assistant, Bartram Crossing, Full-Time

Brooks Rehabilitation•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Assistant will help carry out recreation and wellness programming as designed by the Activity Director/Recreation and Wellness Manager to support the health and well-being of guests and residents.

Requirements

High school or GED diploma.
2 years of experience.
Must be able to work independently and as a team, possess good communication skills, outgoing personality, and good work ethic.

Responsibilities

Responsible for set-up, clean up and implementation of one-on-one and group activities per the planned schedule.
Track inventory of supplies and activity equipment.
Notify Activity Coordinator of the need for ordering and/or order specified supplies within budgetary constraints.
Completes assigned sections of the activity assessment for new patients within designated timeframe.
Reviews patient’s leisure interests and provides options for participation while on the unit.
Works independently and as a team to carry out assigned tasks.
Meets with each new patient on day of admission when possible to welcome him or her to the unit.
Communicates activity schedule to patients and encourages participation.
Completes assigned documentation.
Provides guidance to volunteers assigned to support the activity program.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and facility information.
Completes reports and assignments accurately and adheres to established schedules.
Follow assigned work schedule and demonstrate punctuality.
Observes all facility policies and procedures.
Observes Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
Other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.