Pt Activity Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs.
• Recommend to your supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the activity department.
• Clean up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for residents.
• Purchase department supplies, clothing, and personal items for the residents.
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
• Affords in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department - preferred.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm.
• Willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.