Activity Assistant

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Completes assignments timely, completely and accurately

Essential Functions

• Aid the 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
• Aid the Activity Director in planning and conducting activity programs to assist residents return to the community
• Aid the Activity Director in planning and implementing evening and weekend functions as necessary
• Aid in scheduling and supervising volunteers
• Aid in implementing community events related to residents’ interests
• Aid in scheduling and implementing room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms
• Schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs
• 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 and 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

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

Position Reports To

• Activity Coordinator

Job Type

Part-time

Paid

From $15.00 per hour

Covid-19 Considerations

Facility complies with all IDPH Covid-19 policies