Activities Assitant

PACS•Elkhorn, WI

7d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Activity Assistant helps the Activity Director run a creative, interactive activities program in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines. The program is designed to address residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, based on comprehensive assessments. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
Help maintain communication among employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies and personnel, and the public to support the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility.
Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests and residents’ and families’ services and needs.
Help develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing plans to address identified quality deficiencies, as requested by the Activities Director.
Participate in discharge planning and in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
Help arrange resident transportation for outings, appointments, and discharge when necessary.
Help develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide materials as needed, including Braille reading materials or audiobooks as appropriate.
Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly, and secure.