Activities Assistant

About the role

The Activities Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that a wide range of activities are available to meet the diverse needs and interests of residents. This position focuses on both direct care and administrative tasks, aiming to enhance the overall well-being and engagement of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activity functions to provide programming that meets the residents' interests and maintains their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

• Encourage and assist residents in participating in hobbies and crafts.

• Visit and assist bed-bound residents with activities such as writing letters, providing materials for hobbies, and transporting them to and from dining areas.

• Interact with residents to ensure quality care and positive relationships, and communicate with family members regarding activity needs.

• Provide reading materials in Braille, tapes, and recordings as needed.

• Coordinate and develop an evening activity schedule, and complete individual monthly activity logs.

• Communicate with staff and management about the need for supplies and equipment.

• Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled.

• Develop and oversee written plans of care for each resident, ensuring all activity progress notes are accurate and compliant with relevant regulations.

• Maintain and review all resident charts, notes, and documentation for completeness and accuracy.

• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and respect their personal and property rights.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• One year of activities experience is preferred, with two years in a long-term care, hospital, or related healthcare setting preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Subject to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

• Exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, and exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses may occur.

• Workday risk category for exposure to bloodborne diseases is II.