Activity Assistant-PRN

Jasper General Hospital•Bay Springs, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Assistant assists the Activity Director in providing group and individual activities for residents of Jasper County Nursing Home. Duties will involve personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

Varying resident population
Varied work schedule that may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Event planning experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Be sure area to be used for activity is free.
Set up as needed for the type of activity planned
Assist with transport of residents to and from the activity area
Follow the instructions for the activity as directed
Perform related duties as assigned by Activity Director
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Notify nursing of resident behaviors which may indicate medical problems
Observe individual resident participation and responses during the activity
Chaperone scheduled activities away from the facility grounds
Help with putting up, taking down and storing decorations
Interact appropriately and effectively in one on one activities according to resident's strengths and limitations
Participate in and promote staff participation in facility-wide special activities such as dress-up day and special observances
Keep activity closets organized
Maintain composure in stressful situations
Be aware of individual cognitive, emotional and psychosocial impairments
Complete documentation of tasks
Help prepare calendars, newsletter, invitations, and other notices as needed
Take pictures, have published in Jasper County News or placed in facility news letter
Be knowledgeable of dietary needs, and other precautions