Activity Assistant

Essential Duties

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Aid in communication between employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to ensure the needs and best interests of residents, community, and facility are met.
• Engage in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Assist in developing a monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee to develop and implement corrective actions for identified quality deficiencies as requested by the Activities Director.
• Support discharge planning, creation, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Arrange transportation for residents, including outings, appointments, and discharges.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activity schedule for residents, including outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to engage in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide necessary materials, including Braille or audio books as appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and security within 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.