Activities Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Activities Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Help to complete the activity assessment for each Resident within one week after move in. Update annually;
- Facilitate the activity, and be aware of all residents at all times;
- Assembles, erects, dismantles, and stores the equipment and supplies used in the recreation program and leaves areas in good condition;
- Radiate positive energy and give residents reasons to celebrate every day;
- Maintain a pictorial scrapbook of activities and events sponsored by the facility during the year;
- Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements;
- Able to work variable shifts, including two evenings and two weekend days per month;
- Managing activities volunteers, in conjunction with the Activity Director;
- Assist residents with the daily activities to promote resident’s highest functional level;
- Enforce adherence to safety procedures;
- Provide safe, “home” environment;
- Observation and prompt attention to needs of residence;
- Emotional Dimension- 5 days per week;
- Communicating with nursing staff and other care providers to help residents best participate in upcoming activities;
- Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
Requirements:
- Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures;
- Perform Essential Duties as outlined above;
- Prior completion of a state-approved training course, or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employment;
- Prior experience with geriatrics preferred;
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information;
- Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred;
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action;
- Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation;
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department;
- 1 year geriatric experience preferred;
- General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a Personal Care / ALF facility;
- Minimum of one year of experience working with dementia residents in long-term care;
- Certified activity coordinator by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or;
- Must be a good listener, organized, and able to work independently under the direction of other activity staff;
- Strong oral and written communication skills.