POSITION SUMMARY
The Activities Assistant is responsible for helping the director plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Activities Programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility. He/she is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Guides scheduled daily programs as planned by supervisors.
2. Assists residents to accomplish normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
3. Assists with transportation during excursions.
4. Assists with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
5. Assist with other duties that fall within responsibility of Activity Department, such as mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over P.A. system.
6. Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
7. Directs and encourages activities both within the facility as well as outside the facility, utilizing the available community resources. Activities may be conducted individually or in groups.
8. Provides the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
9. Helps maintain records of patients activities, potential, progress notes, etc. at least once each month and discharge notes.
10. Assists Director in purchasing supplies and equipment to carry out program within budgetary limitations.
11. Visits bedridden residents and provides activities for them.
12. Complies with safety regulations and policies and assumes responsibility for safety of residents.
13. Helps the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.
General Responsibilities
1. Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
3. Represents Reliant Senior Care in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a long-term care facility or previous work experience in an activities program
B. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills required
• Must have demonstrated patience, tact, and enthusiasm
• Must have a positive attitude towards the elderly
• Ability to speak and understand English
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