ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Under direction and supervision of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant position assists and supports the implementation of the activities program.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Completes assignments timely, completely and accurately

Essential Functions:

• Assist Activity Director in implementing programs of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs.
• Document all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements.
• Assist Activity Director in planning and conducting activity programs to assist residents return to the community.
• Assist Activity Director in planning and implementing evening and weekend functions as necessary.
• Assist in scheduling and supervising volunteers.
• Assist in implementing community events related to residents’ interests.
• Assist in scheduling and implementing room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs.
• Maintain records of participation in activities and resident response or lack of response to activities.
• Prepare materials and equipment for activities and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement programs and report to Director.
• Deliver personal mail to residents; read upon request or as appropriate.
• Interact with residents in accordance with resident’s rights and other regulations and facility policies.
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.

Delegation of Authority:

Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
• Assist the Activity Director with required record keeping.

Position reports to: Activity Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Facility complies with all IDPH Covid-19 policies

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