Activities Assistant

Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is hiring for an experienced Activity Assistant .The Activity Assistant would be expected to work under the direction of the Activity Director. This position requires knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. The Activity Aide will assist in activities for geriatric residents with therapeutic, neurological, and medical

needs. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and /or

holidays.

Essential Duties

• Adjusts to changes in unit/shift assignments to meet resident and family needs as

• it relates to the activity program.

• Notifies the Activity Director of supplies needed for the operation of the activitiesprograms.

• Notifies the Activity Director of needed equipment repairs.

• Assists in the supervision of volunteers during activity programs and parties.

• Verifies that activity programs are completed timely per the Activity Schedule.

• Responsible to invite residents to activity programs as appropriate and as determined in the Care Plan.

• Maintains attendance records for resident activities on a daily basis.

• Assists Activity Director with the seasonal decor of the Facility.

• Assists in transporting residents to and from activities.

• Maintain and deliver department time sheets to the Activity Director.

• Maintain an up-to-date list of residents' birth dates.

• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as clean-up following parties and programs.

• Interacts with residents, family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive, and calm manner.

• Address family satisfaction issues timely and assists in resolving the matter in a professional manner.

• Promptly report issues or problems to Activity Director.

• Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions.

Standard Requirements

Must be able to lift a minimum of 30

pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment

physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable

of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation(s).

Experience: Previous Activities experience of 6 months preferred.