Activities Assistant Part-Time

Essential Duties

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Aid in communication between employees, residents, families, support personnel, and external entities.
• Engage in community planning related to facility and resident needs.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar and attendance records.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee to address quality deficiencies.
• Involvement in discharge planning and development of activity care plans.
• Arrange transportation for residents as needed, including outings, appointments, and discharges.
• Develop and implement a monthly activity schedule, including resident outings, group activities, and in-room activities.
• Encourage residents to engage in self-initiated activities like hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide necessary materials, including Braille and audio books.
• Assist in assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the Activity Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preference for one year experience in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Solving practical problems and interpreting instructions.