Activities Assistant

Oak Hill Senior Living•Brooksville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oak Hill Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to join their team. The company is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its residents, with each team member contributing unique skills to help residents achieve and maintain their highest functional abilities. The role is part of the activities team, focusing on enriching the lives of seniors.

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 HIPAA

Nice To Haves

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.
Developing and implementing 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
Working closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms
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
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy