Activities Assistant-H

Starting Wage - $19

Activities Assistant

Job Summary:

The Activities Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care facility.

This position involves planning and conducting diverse activities, fostering strong communication among all stakeholders, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities:


* Activity Planning & Implementation:
+ Plan and lead individual, small, and large group activities.
+ Develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain accurate attendance records.
+ Assist in arranging transportation for residents for outings, appointments, and discharge.
+ Create monthly activity schedules, including resident outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bedridden or isolated residents.
+ Encourage resident participation in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading.
+ Provide necessary materials, including Braille or audio books, as appropriate.


* Communication & Collaboration:
+ Facilitate effective communication among employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet resident, community, and facility needs.
+ Participate in community planning relevant to the facility's interests and resident services.


* Documentation & Quality Assurance:
+ Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director.
+ Participate in discharge planning and the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
+ Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing action plans to address identified quality deficiencies as requested.


* Department Maintenance:
+ Ensure the Activity Department is clean, organized, and secure.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:


* Education & Experience:
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ One year of experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.


* Language Skills:
+ Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
+ Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.


* Mathematical Skills:
+ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.


* Reasoning Ability:
+ Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions (written, oral, diagram, or schedule form).

Physical Demands:

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:


* Very Frequent: Standing/walking, pushing/pulling, talking/hearing, tasting/smelling.


* Frequent: Reach...