Activities Assistant

Job Overview To assist the Activities Director in the planning, organizing and directing of a program of activities, which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social and spiritual needs to all residents of the facility. Assist the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and their families in the exploration of appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits. Duties Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment. Assist in the development, organization, and implementation of a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the resident's plan of care and within the specified budget. Assist in the initiation and promotion of activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, ensuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times. Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary. Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events. Assist in the creation of an ongoing calendar of activities that creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience. Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities. Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties. Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent 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. Physical and Sensory Requirements Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty five (25) pounds. Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time. Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time. May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen. Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website - https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person