POSITION PURPOSE:

Assist the Activity director with the daily resident activity program. The Activities Assistant is responsible for enhancing the overall resident experience by providing daily scheduled activities throughout the month. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create a strong & active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter & activities calendar.
• Lead group activities
• Report and document resident’s progress
• Visits with residents on a one-to-one basis as directed.
• Evaluates and reassesses activity interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activities Director on residents’ responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgement, and decision-making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education/requirements:

• At least one year of long-term care or assisted living experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to produce stimulating programs.
• Strong communication & computer skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee in this position would encounter on the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Rarely = not a regular part of this job

Occasionally = less than 1/3 of a shift

Frequently = 1/3 to 2/3 of a shift

Constantly = more than 2/3 of a shift

☒ = an essential part of the job regardless of frequency or duration

Physical Activity

☒   Lifting Weight / Exerting Force: Occassionally throughout the day will lift or exert force up to 25 lbs;

☒ Standing and Walking: Frequently needed throughout the day

☒ Sitting: Frequently sits throughout the day

☒ Using Hands: Constantly uses hands throughout the day

☒ Reaching: Frequently reaches throughout the day

☐ Climbing and/or Balancing: Rarely needs to climb or balance

☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl: Occasionally needs to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

☒ Talking: Frequently needs ability to talk throughout the day

☒ Hearing constantly needs to hear and listen throughout the day

☒ Vision: This position requires the ability to use close, distance, peripheral-vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.