Activity Assistant

Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center • Lee's Summit, MO

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center is seeking a compassionate Activity Assistant to assist the Activity Director in providing group and individual activities for residents. The role supports implementation of a quality activity program by motivating others and emphasizing teamwork. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; days and hours may vary according to resident and program needs, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Acquire at least 10 hours of in-service training per year related to recreation or activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to, from, and during activities to enable maximum participation.
• Record attendance and participation in group and individual programs.
• Lead assigned group and individual activities.
• Assist with maintaining volunteer records.
• Coordinate arts and crafts programs for residents at all levels.
• Review resident activity care plans and help provide activities consistent with each plan.
• Assist with seasonal and holiday facility decorating.
• Provide each resident with a current activity calendar.
• Help maintain an ongoing resident birthday recognition program.
• Participate in community outings and special events as requested.
• Escort residents to outside appointments as needed.
• Help stock and monitor the resident store as needed.
• Immediately report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse; do not move a resident until a nurse can assess for injury. Provide a written statement about incident observations if requested by supervisory staff.
• Report personal injuries to the Office Manager or designee, regardless of apparent severity.
• Immediately report suspected or observed resident abuse to the Administrator or designee, including resident-to-resident, staff-to-resident, and visitor-to-resident abuse. Report abusive behavior by a resident toward a staff member or visitor to the nurse for appropriate follow-up.
• Observe and report needed repairs and service issues, including broken, defective, or lost equipment and environmental issues.
• Attend required departmental meetings and in-services and obtain information provided at any missed meetings or in-services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED