What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER position at Liberty Health?
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
Full Time, Days
Job Description:
- Assists in planning, promoting, and leading individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.
- Encourages social communication through group activities.
- Assists residents with participation in religious programs and leisure activities.
- Assists with monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
- Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of activities supplies.
- Assists with the set-up of the volunteer program and appreciation events.
- Assists in transporting residents to and from Activity programs.
- Assists with admissions assessments, Clinical responsibilities, MDS, care plans and progress notes according to documentation policies and procedures.
- Facilitates community interaction programs.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous Activities Assistant, and/or Long Term Care/Memory Care/Assisted Living experience preferred.
- Prefer Certification as an Activities Professional in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center.
- Ability to function well with different patients’ personalities and work well with other staff.
- Team player, positive, energetic, and professional.
- Self-motivated and work well independently.
- Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
- Ability to work well under pressure and use supplies economically.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Prefer CDL license, or ability to obtain CDL.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.
