Activity Aid

Under direction and supervision of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant assists and supports the implementation of the activities program.

Schedule

• 30–35 hours per week
• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Every other weekend: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Completes assignments timely, completely, and accurately
• Experience with activities in a Memory Care Unit preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Director in implementing programs of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs
• Document all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan, and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements
• Assist Activity Director in planning and implementing evening and weekend functions as necessary
• Assist in scheduling and implementing room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms
• Maintain records of participation in activities and resident response or lack of response to activities
• Prepare materials and equipment for activities and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement programs; report to Director
• Deliver personal mail to residents; read upon request or as appropriate
• Interact with residents in accordance with resident’s rights and other regulations and facility policies
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program

Delegation of Authority

• Assist the Activity Director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs
• Assist the Activity Director with required record keeping

Position reports to: Activity Coordinator

Pay

From $15.00 per hour

Facility complies with all IDPH Covid-19 policies.