We are looking to hire for the
Activity Assistant position.
Activity Assistant Job Summary: Assists the Activity Director in the implementation of a quality activity program by motivating others and emphasizing teamwork.
Activity Assistant Requirements: - Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
- Must be able to work varied hours - including nights, weekends and holidays, when necessary
- Must acquire a minimum of ten (10) hours in-service training per year, relating to recreation/activities
Activity Assistant Duties: - Assist residents to, from and with activities to enable maximum participation.
- Record activity attendance and participation in both group and individual programs.
- Lead assigned groups and individual activities.
- Assist to maintain volunteer records.
- Coordinate arts and crafts program for all levels of residents.
- Review resident activity care plan and assist in providing activities consistent with the plan.
- Assist in seasonal and holiday decorating of facility.
- Provide each resident with a current activity calendar.
- Assist in maintaining an on-going program for resident birthday recognition.
- Participate in community outings and special events as requested.
- Escort residents to outside appointments, as needed.
- Help stock and monitor resident store, as needed.
- Report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse immediately. Do not move the resident until a nurse can assess for injury. Supervisory staff may request a written statement regarding any observations of incident.
- Report personal injuries to the Office Manager, or designee, no matter how minor they may seem.
- Report any suspected or observed resident abuse to the Administer, or designee, immediately. This includes: resident-to-resident, staff-to-resident and visitor-to-resident. Any abusive behavior exhibited by a resident to a staff member or visitor should be reported to the nurse for appropriate follow-up.
- Observe and report needed repairs and service issues, such as broken, defective, or lost equipment and environmental issues.
- Attend all departmental meetings and/or inservices as required. Responsible for obtaining any information provided at missed meetings/inservices.
- All other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.