Activities Assistant
About the role
The Activities Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that residents' interests and well-being are met through a variety of activities and programs. This position requires a combination of caregiving skills, administrative tasks, and interaction with both residents and their families.
Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day activity functions to meet residents' interests and well-being.
Encourage and assist residents in participating in hobbies and crafts.
Visit and assist bed-bound residents with tasks such as writing letters, providing materials for hobbies, and transporting them to activities.
Interact with residents to maintain quality care and positive relationships.
Communicate with residents and family members regarding activity information and needs.
Provide reading materials in Braille, tapes, and recordings as needed.
Coordinate and develop an evening activity schedule.
Complete individual monthly activity logs for activities led.
Communicate needs for supplies and equipment as necessary.
Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
Develop and oversee written plans of care for each resident.
Maintain and review all charts, notes, and documentation for compliance with rules, regulations, and standards.
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.
Two years of experience in a long-term care, hospital, or related healthcare setting is preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Subject to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
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.