Activity Assistant - Lafayette Manor

Lafayette ManorE. Catherine Street
Darlington, WI

Activity Assistant – Job Description

Reports to: Activity Director

Qualifications:

High School Diploma.
Graduate of state-approved Activity course preferred.
At least one-year experience in a skilled nursing care facility.
Dementia-specific training preferred.

Job Objective:

The primary purpose of this job is to provide direct activity therapy for residents as described in the
interdisciplinary plan of care in accordance with current applicable federal, state, county, and facility
regulations, policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Activity Director.

Essential Functions:

Assist the Activity Director in completing the resident admission interview and assessment.
Assist in the completion of the assigned sections of the MDS (Minimum Data Set).
Write comprehensive Progress Note as directed.
Record daily activity attendance.
Understand procedures for all codes and responds appropriately to them.
Order/purchase supplies as needed and directed.
Assist with Resident council as directed, prepares minutes.
Organize and lead individual, small and large group activity programs as directed.
Set up and operate audiovisual equipment for activities.
Utilize computer with Microsoft word.
Digital photography experience and the ability to interface with computer for resident identification and

for publicity purposes.
Understand and follow the departments scheduling of work, meals and breaks. Work schedule will

fluctuate according to resident needs, including evenings and weekends.
Offer drinking water and other nourishments to residents as part of an organized activity.
Provide individual activities for residents in isolation and observe facility policies for aseptic techniques

and universal precautions.
Shop for assigned residents for personal needs as directed.
Transport residents to and from various activities as directed.
Report any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment by cleaning Activity Department and equipment.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors while

assuring confidentiality of resident information.
Attend in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new skills. From these educational

opportunities, makes suggestions for new ideas and programs as requested by Activity Director.
Practice careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies.

Additional Qualifications and Disposition:

Demonstrate willingness and ability to accept and adapt to change.
Possess qualities of creativity.
Bend and lift as duties require.
Lift up topounds.
Resolve problems quickly and effectively and determine appropriate courses of action while considering

the department’s work priorities.
Display a high degree of emotional maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper perspective.
Musical abilities preferred.
Ability to multi-task with residents, visitors, co-workers, and duties.
Have a positive attitude in the completion of job duties as well as interactions with residents, co-

workers, supervisory staff and visitors.



NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other
reasonable tasks as assigned by the Supervisor. This document is not intended to imply a written contract of
employment.