CNA / Activity Assistant

Responsibilities

• Affords support to the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing activity/recreational services.
• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programs to enhance residents' normal life pursuits and maintain their functioning levels.
• Encourages resident participation in various activities such as arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
• Completes activity documentation, when necessary, in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Sends supply lists to the Activity/Recreation Director and submits receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintains a precautions/limitations list for each resident.
• Assists in the volunteer program by recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.
• Participates in Resident Council Meetings as needed.
• Collaborates in planning community activities involving the community, staff, families, and residents.
• Updates and maintains a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and displays it in the center.

Qualifications

• CNA License required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Activities Certification preferred but not required.
• One-year experience working in long-term care.
• One year of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, preferred.
• Experience working with Dementia residents preferred, or willingness to become dementia certified.