Activities Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.
• Special interest in and a positive attitude about working with long-term care residents and older adults.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in-house residents.
• Develop and plan activity programs that allow residents to participate within their capabilities.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
• Complete a comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
• Document each resident’s activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms, and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to those resources.
• Identify changes in residents’ behavior and communicate those changes.
• Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
• Evaluate residents to assist in developing their individual activity programs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Dependent care FSA
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Legal benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Auto and home insurance