Activities Assistant

About the role

The Activities Assistant at Centerville Health and Rehab assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location.
• Ensures a copy of the monthly calendar of activities is placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.
• Interviews residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
• Covers residents to activity locations within the facility.
• Aids in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
• Documents resident activity program attendance and ensures all charted activity progress notes are informative and describe the services provided.
• Observes resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and reports any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
• Involves residents and families in planning activities programs when possible.
• Aids in conducting in-room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.
• Coordinates and arranges for off-site field trips and transportation needs when necessary.
• Coordinates activities needs and requests with other departments to ensure daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Assists with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits package.
• 401(K) Plan.
• Paid time off.
• Positive and compassionate work environment.
• Supportive leadership team.