What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Lake Providence Nursing & Rehab?
Activities Assistant
Cypress at Lake Providence is proud to be rated 4-Stars in Quality of Resident Care and is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.
Schedule: Full-time
Summary: The Activities Assistant works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating the activity program under the general direction of the Activities Director. The activity program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs with the director to meet the needs of all in-house residents.
- Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
- Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
- Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
- Establish an active Volunteer Program
- Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility's liaison to these resources.
- Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes.
- Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
- Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, write reports, and communicate clearly.
- Be creative, reliable, and flexible.
- Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits and Perks:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance options are available for you and your family.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Please note, benefit eligibility will change for part-time and PRN schedules.
If you seek to use your mind and your heart to improve daily lives, come join our team! We offer great challenges and opportunities for advancement!
