Activities Assistant

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Maintains attendance records, progress notes, and discharge notes as assigned.
• Encourages patients to participate in activities program.
• Plans and conducts one-to-one activities for patients.
• Plans and conducts group activities for patients.
• Plans individual projects for patients as appropriate.
• Maintains Activity/Comfort Cart.
• Observes and communicates to appropriate fellow workers that patient's reactions and behavior and the kind of participation in activities.
• Documents patient information in a timely and appropriate place while following regulations.
• Plays a role in planning and assisting in making seasonal activities and celebrations.
• Aids the patients in participating in community activities as appropriate.
• Aids in developing individual care plans as appropriate, and attends weekly interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress.
• Recommends to the Activities Designee changes and/or ideas to enhance the activities program.
• Collaborates with other personnel within the unit such as nursing, etc.
• Aids in coordinating specific work tasks with other personnel within the unit.
• Aids in assisting with volunteer assignments and instructions.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) sections timely.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Must be Certified Nursing Assistant and enrolled in the PADOH NA Registry.

Additional requirements include: Successful Completion of Activity Professionals Program or agreement to complete within one year of hire.