Activities Assistant

? Job Opening: Activities Assistant - Nursing Home ?
? Location: Forest Acres, Columbia, SC
? Schedule: Full-Time

? About Us:
At Forest Acres Post Acute, we are dedicated to creating a warm, engaging, and joyful home for our residents.

Through meaningful activities and recreation, we enrich lives every day.

✨ Position Summary:
We're looking for a creative, energetic Activities Assistant with recreational therapy experience to join our team! You'll help plan and lead fun, therapeutic, and engaging programs that support residents' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.

? Key Responsibilities:


* ? Lead group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents' needs.


* ? Plan and assist with programs that encourage creativity, movement, and connection.


* ? Support special events, outings, and seasonal celebrations.


* ? Assist with scheduling, record-keeping, and care plan documentation.


* ? Build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.

✅ Qualifications:


* ? High school diploma or equivalent (required).


* ? Experience in recreational therapy or activities programming (required).


* ? Certification in Recreational Therapy or Activity Professional (preferred).


* ? Experience with older adults, including those with dementia/Alzheimer's.


* ? Creativity, patience, and enthusiasm for working with seniors.


* ? Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

? What We Offer:


* ? Pay= $16 ph


* ? Supportive, team-oriented environment.


* ? Training & growth opportunities.


* ❤️ A rewarding role where you'll truly make a difference every day.

Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.

Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.

Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.

Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director.

Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.

Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in room activities for bed bound or isolated residents.

Encourage residen...