Assisted Living Activity Assistant

Position Summary: The Activity Assistant will provide meaningful, stimulating, and entertaining activities to all Assisted Living residents in an effort to promote social interaction and provide psychological well-being.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct and administer all daily, weekly, weekend (1) and monthly activities and special events for the Assisted Living Facility with minimal assistance.
• Deliver resident newspaper and mail daily.
• Provide opportunities for pleasurable external outings based on the needs and abilities of the residents.
• Assist with planning and executing projects honoring residents and staff such as displays, birthday cards, and awards.
• Assist with preparing and creating the monthly activity calendars with innovative activities for the facility.
• Create a 1:1 list monthly to determine which residents require one-to-one visits for social or sensory stimulation and support.
• Visit with residents weekly on a 1:1 basis to assess their activity needs, maintain rapport, and provide social support for those unable to attend group activities or for those who choose to participate independently.
• Assist in maintaining activity rooms in a clean, neat, orderly, attractive and stimulating environment and ensuring all items are stored appropriately when not in use.
• Assist in gathering materials through research, planning, books and other sources for small group discussions or activities.
• Document participation in group activities, visits, and leisure activities of residents daily.
• Assist in maintaining records of activities, attendance in group activities, one-to-one visit logs and overall participation in residents charts as required by DHEC.
• Complete and distribute the weekly newsletter.
• Responsible for keeping a record of materials needed for efficient facilitation of activities.
• Assisting with the purchasing of activity supplies for parties, socials and special events as needed.
• Documenting materials purchased in the SDS binder for DHEC.
• Assist in maintaining assessment records of each resident and observe cognitive actions and document.
• Communicate with residents and families to learn residents likes/dislikes and be aware of residents health profile which may limit certain activities (check with CNA, nurse or physician, if needed).
• Attend job-related in-services both on and off campus relating to topics such as dementia or older adult activities.
• Serve as back up for activity MDS completion in the absence of the ALF Activity Coordinator.
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Participates in all activities to include designing and promoting a stimulating atmosphere with plants, crafts, and animals.
• Consult with patients that become disoriented or confused and provide emotional one-to-one support.
• Assist with transportation for Assisted Living resident activities within the facility.
• Attend Care plan meetings in the absence of the ALF Activity Coordinator.
• Special assignments as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to handle bodily fluids and will be exposed to viruses, diseases and infections from patients and specimens.
• Ability to handle the different emotions associated with the residents and their families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to resident diagnosis and medical history.
• Availability to work flexible hours as deemed necessary.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Must be highly motivated, energetic and flexible.
• Must have the ability to be creative in order to assist in the planning, developing, implementing, interpreting and execution of activities and events.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Able and willing to deliver friendly, courteous and prompt customer service.
• Able and willing to work cooperatively with other team members.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other team members.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Two years experience in a social or recreation program in a health care setting or a two-year degree with an emphasis in a health care.
• Valid South Carolina drivers license. Per insurance standards, all drivers must be a minimum of 25 years of age and meet the acceptability criteria for insurance purposes before driving.
• Current CPR certification.

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