Activities Assistant - Health Center - part-time

Life Care Services•United States,

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently considering candidates for a hospitality focused Activities Assistant. Candidates must have a desire to join a great team dedicated to providing outstanding and superior hospitality. We currently have the following shifts available: part-time. The Activities Assistant at The Glenview at Pelican Bay is responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Health Center residents.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning, coordinating activities: current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
Encourage residents to participate in hobbies and crafts. Provide materials as necessary.
Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
Suggest activity changes or modifications to meet the specific needs and abilities of individual participants.
Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.