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, the community, and the facility are met.
• Engage in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Contribute to the development of a monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing corrective actions for quality deficiencies as requested by the Activities Director.
• Assist in discharge planning, creation, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Arrange transportation for residents, including outings, appointments, and discharges.
• Develop and implement a monthly activity schedule for residents, which includes resident 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, and provide necessary materials like Braille or audio books.
• Aid in 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, including the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Solution-oriented reasoning ability.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.