Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Location: The Pavilion at Edgefield

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary: Negotiable

About Us

The Pavilion at Edgefield is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Canton, OH. At The Pavilion at Edgefield, our mission is simple: “To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day.”

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.

• The Activities Assistant will ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.

• The Activities Assistant will interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.

• The Activities Assistant will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.

• The Activities Assistant will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.

• The Activities Assistant will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service.

• The Activities Assistant will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.

• The Activities Assistant will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.

• The Activities Assistant will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.

• The Activities Assistant will coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary.

• The Activities Assistant will coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.

• The Activities Assistant will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to successfully pass background check.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off 

• Positive and compassionate environment 

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives