Activities Assistant

Overview

Activities Assistant

Full-time

As an Activity Assistant in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• DailyPay. Work today, get paid today.
• Monthly Celebrations and recognition.
• Quartley education bonus
• Health, Vision, and Dental
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 per year

Primary Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

• Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
• Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
• Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred