Activities Assistant

FutureCare•Clinton, MD

24d•$17 - $17

About The Position

Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Activities Director to organize, develop, and implement the facility activity program. They help provide entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression. The role supports residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and involves working with residents, volunteers, staff, and community representatives.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Strong desire to work with elderly or disabled people.
Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbances.
Ability to be vivacious and patient when interacting with residents.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility environment.
Previous experience in arts and crafts and/or music.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily activity programs that promote residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Help make daily announcements about recreation, information, weather, and resident and staff birthdays.
Help meet the sensory needs of bedridden residents and LYFE participants.
Assist in planning the monthly activity calendar and suggest ideas for future activities.
Communicate with the Activities Director about daily problems, concerns, and issues involving resident behavior.
Work with volunteers during activities.
Orient and supervise volunteers along with the Activities Director.
Document activity attendance and complete individual participation records.
Attend care plan meetings when assigned.
Document supplies inventory.
Assist with and participate in scheduled outings outside the facility.
Communicate with community organization representatives who visit the facility.
Represent the department in the Director’s absence.
Attend designated administrative meetings.
Collaborate with other staff members to conduct events.
Abide by FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department.
Report observed hazards to the appropriate department.