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 the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in hobbies and crafts.
Visit and assist bed-bound residents with activities such as writing/reading letters, providing materials for hobbies, and transporting them to/from dining areas.
Interact with residents to ensure quality care and positive relationships, and communicate with residents or family members regarding activity information.
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/equipment as needed.
Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One year activities experience is preferred.
Two years experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting is preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Other Requirements
Must be able to lift, transfer, push or pull residents/patients and/or equipment/supplies up to 50 pounds.
Subject to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
Workday risk category for exposure to bloodborne diseases - II.