ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT ( SATURDAY and SUNDAY )

SUMMARY

Assists the Activities Director in providing an ongoing program for activities; designed to meet the interests and physical,

mental, and psychosocial well being of each patient.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists the Activity Director, volunteers, and paid activity entertainers in fulfilling the needs of residents.

Conducts activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each patient as assigned

by the Activity Director.

Completes appropriate records indicating patient’s attendance and participation in individual and group activities in an

accurate and timely manner.

Completes assessments, MDS, Care plans and gathers information to design activities that are multi-faceted, meet

patient’s functional levels, and reflect needs and interests of each patient as assigned by supervisor

Assists in the development of the Activities Calendar.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and federal regulations.

Supports residents’ needs and desires through 1 : 1 interaction, small group activity and large group meetings.

Assists with off-site activity trips, when available and appropriate.

Assists residents and guests to activities with the help of direct care staff.

Helps fosters a sense of community within the facility.

Conducts job responsibilities and completes from and documents in accordance with company policy and state

and / or federal regulations.

Other assigned duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent, or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and / or training.

Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.

Meets all state-specific requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office and using a computer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In the Activity Director’s absence, may supervise volunteers and others for whom the department is administratively

and professionally responsible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and / or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, and hear.

Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100-250 pounds. Employee is occasionally

exposed to blood or other body fluids, and fumes or airborne particles. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state

and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines

relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the

job duties may be altered from time to time.

$20.00 PER HOUR