About The Position
The Activities Assistant supports the Activity Director in running a creative, interactive activities program. The program must comply with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards and be designed around each resident’s assessed interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The role assists with activity planning and delivery, resident assessments and care plans, communication, transportation, documentation, and upkeep of the Activity Department. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described for the role, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.
Responsibilities
- Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
- Help facilitate communication among employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies and personnel, and the public to address the needs and interests of residents, the community, and the facility.
- Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests and the services and needs of residents and families.
- Assist with developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
- Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing action plans to correct quality deficiencies, as requested by the Activities Director.
- Participate in discharge planning and in the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
- Help arrange resident transportation for outings, appointments, and discharges when necessary.
- Help develop monthly activity schedules that include outings, regular group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
- Encourage residents to pursue self-initiated activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide needed materials, including Braille reading materials or audiobooks as appropriate.
- Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
- Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly, and secure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
