Life Connections Assistant- Part Time

Liberty Community Living Center•Liberty, MS

13d

About The Position

The Life Connections Activities Assistant helps provide activities for residents under the supervision of the Life Connections Coordinator. This is a part-time position. The assistant supports planned activities based on residents’ comprehensive assessments and care plans, helps conduct individual, group, and bedside activities, and works with staff and other disciplines to encourage resident participation. The role also involves maintaining records and documentation and following resident-rights, safety, infection-control, and other facility procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
No prior experience or training is needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Outgoing and energetic personality.
Ability to prioritize and perform detail-oriented functions.
Intermediate computer skills.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Must meet local health regulations and pass a post-employment physical exam if required.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred.
Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with planned activities based on residents’ comprehensive assessments and care plans, as directed by the Life Connections Coordinator.
Conduct and/or assist with individual, group, and bedside activities.
Work with staff and other disciplines to ensure resident participation.
Assist in maintaining required records and documentation.
Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding Residents’ Rights.
Keep work areas safe and follow procedures for cleaners, hazardous materials, and objects.
Store equipment and supplies properly.
Follow Universal Precautions, Infection Control, Isolation, Fire, Safety, and Sanitation procedures.
Promptly report hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor.
Report all accidents and incidents.
Attend orientations, in-services, training, and appropriate staff meetings as requested.