Activities Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.
• 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.
• Working closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies, rearranging 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.
• Complying 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

• 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.
• 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.