Activities Assistant

Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation•Marion, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Activity Assistants are invited to join Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference. This is a full-time position. Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation offers a career that can make a difference, with a work family of talented and committed team members dedicated to enabling residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center, and each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities. The organization believes in its work and the positive impact its team makes.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA

Nice To Haves

A valid CNA license is preferred
Previous experience in long-term care is preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting in planning, coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents
Develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator