Activity Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: ACTIVITIES CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

POSITION PURPOSE

Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming. Create a strong and active volunteer program. Communicate regularly with resident families and the entire care team. Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar. Lead group activities. Report and document on resident’s progress. Visits with residents on a one-on-one basis as directed. Evaluate and reassess activity interventions based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and make revisions as appropriate. Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards. Reports to the Activity 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, judgment, and decision-making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out the 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 experience and education. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication and computer skills are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center