Activities Assistant

Are you creative and enjoy creating unique events, experiences , and activities? Do you have a love for others and a desire to see them enjoy life? Equal Employment Opptunity Make a difference in the quality of life of our Residents, join the Activities Department Part-time Saturday and Sunday 5 hours 8am -12pm As an Activity Assistant in a long-term care and rehabilitation facility, you will plan, organize, and direct a program of activities, which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs, which will be available to all residents of the facility. Assists the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits. Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents' plan of care and within the specified budget. Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary. Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements. Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.. Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED Prior experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting preferred. Creative and communication skills Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities. Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility. General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility. Organization, documentation, and implementation of detailed programs. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Selectees will be required to complete a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening.

Pay:

$10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person