Activities Assistant, University Skilled Nursing, PRN

This position is located at our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified, three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs.

If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.
 

The Activity Assistant will help carry out recreation and wellness programming as designed by the Activity Director/Recreation and Wellness Manager to support the health and well-being of guests and residents.

Responsibilities


* Responsible for set-up, clean up and implementation of one-on-one and group activities per the planned schedule.


* Track inventory of supplies and activity equipment.


* Notify Activity Coordinator of the need for ordering and/or order specified supplies within budgetary constraints.


* Completes assigned sections of the activity assessment for new patients within designated timeframe.


* Reviews patient’s leisure interests and provides options for participation while on the unit.


* Works independently and as a team to carry out assigned tasks.


* Meets with each new patient on day of admission when possible to welcome him or her to the unit.


* Communicates activity schedule to patients and encourages participation.


* Completes assigned documentation.


* Provides guidance to volunteers assigned to support the activity program.


* Maintains confidentiality of patient and facility information.


* Completes reports and assignments accurately and adheres to established schedules.


* Follow assigned work schedule and demonstrate punctuality.


* Observes all facility policies and procedures.


* Observes Residents’ Rights policies at all times.


* Other duties as assigned by the Activity Director. 

Qualifications


* High school or GED diploma.


* 2 years of experience.


* Must be able to work independently and as a team, possess good communication skills, outgoing personality, and good work ethic.

Shift: PRN