Activity Assistant

Overview

Activity Assistant position. Activity Assistant

Job Summary:

Assists the Activity Director in the implementation of a quality activity program by motivating others and emphasizing teamwork.

• Assist residents to, from and with activities to enable maximum participation.
• Record activity attendance and participation in both group and individual programs.
• Lead assigned groups and individual activities.
• Assist to maintain volunteer records.
• Coordinate arts and crafts program for all levels of residents.
• Review resident activity care plan and assist in providing activities consistent with the plan.
• Assist in seasonal and holiday decorating of facility.
• Provide each resident with a current activity calendar.
• Assist in maintaining an on-going program for resident birthday recognition.
• Participate in community outings and special events as requested.
• Escort residents to outside appointments, as needed.
• Help stock and monitor resident store, as needed.
• Report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse immediately. Do not move the resident until a nurse can assess for injury. Supervisory staff may request a written statement regarding any observations of incident.
• Report personal injuries to the Office Manager, or designee, no matter how minor they may seem.
• Report any suspected or observed resident abuse to the Administrator, or designee, immediately. This includes: resident-to-resident, staff-to-resident and visitor-to-resident. Any abusive behavior exhibited by a resident to a staff member or visitor should be reported to the nurse for appropriate follow-up.
• Observe and report needed repairs and service issues, such as broken, defective, or lost equipment and environmental issues.
• Attend all departmental meetings and/or in services as required. Responsible for obtaining any information provided at missed meetings/in services.
• All other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Must be able to work varied hours - including nights, weekends and holidays, when necessary
• Must acquire a minimum of ten (10) hours in-service training per year, relating to recreation/activities