Life Enrichment Assistant (Weekends 8am-4pm)

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Rock Hill, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak of Rock Hill is seeking a compassionate and warm-hearted Activity Assistant with a desire to make a personal impact on the lives of others. If you are interested in working for a company that makes you feel like you are part of a family, as you build relationships with not only fellow colleagues but also residents and family members, then we would love for you to join our team at White Oak of Rock Hill. White Oak of Rock Hill is a 141 bed skilled nursing center conveniently located within a short drive from Piedmont Medical Center. Additional Information: Job Hours: Part Time (Saturday-Sunday) 8am - 4:30pm The Activity Assistant shall be responsible for assisting the Activity Director in the overall operation of the Activity Department according to department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess residents as assigned within 14 days of admission and prior to the initial Plan of Care meeting to determine background and programming needs.
Attend, and contribute to, resident Plan of Care conferences and other staff meetings as scheduled by the Activity Director.
Assist the director as requested to design, post and maintain attractive, timely bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities.
Assist with morning and pre-activity announcements as assigned.
Assist in offering 1:1 activities regularly to those who are unable or unwilling to participate in scheduled activities.
Conduct group activities as assigned by the director. Assist residents to and from activities.
Assist in providing opportunities for residents to participate in activities in the surrounding community.
Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity responsible for, and evaluate the program for effectiveness and degree of resident involvement regularly.
Document accurately, and in a timely manner, progress made by residents assigned, keeping all documentation current.
Assist in the maintenance of the work area, equipment and supplies, including inventorying materials.
Assist with the Residents Council as requested.
Promote good public relations within and outside the facility.
Deliver and assist residents with personal mail on request.
Participate in on-going education and in-service training for the department and general staff.
Network with other Activity personnel through active participation in professional organizations, read journals and publications and keep up with new developments, regulations and program ideas.