Job Title: Activity Assistant

Department: Activities

Shift: Days, Afternoons and Evening

Reports To: Activity Director

FLSA Status: Hourly

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Activity Director, the Activity Assistant shall assist in planning and carrying out a therapeutic activity program and do related work as required.

Vulnerable Adult Mandated Reporter

A mandated vulnerable adult reporter of maltreatment, neglect, and abuse of vulnerable residents/tenants. Required to report any alleged maltreatment, neglect, or abuse to your supervisor and appropriate state agencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Working directly with residents, singly and in-groups, toward the fulfillment of treatment objectives and goals set in resident’s Care Plan.

· Complies with all State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to Activity Department

· Attempting to motivate residents to participate in activity programs.

· Communicates professionally and effectively with residents, visitor’s supervisors and co-workers at all times.

· Working with volunteers in activity groups.

· Carrying out a specific program including recreational, divisional, intellectual, religious and community related activities, etc.

· Assisting in carrying out special events and outside entertainment.

· Being able to carry out established day activity program in the absence of activity staff.

· Abides by all facility policies and procedures.

· Maintaining supplies and equipment.

· Keeping physical area clean and organized.

· Maintaining supplies and equipment.

· Partaking in Inservice training.

· Provide services directly to and for residents.

· Maintaining necessary records and reports, including daily attendance records and also activity care plans and progress notes as needed. Assist with MDs and Compass as needed.

· Abide by facility policies and procedures.

· Follows instructions willingly, able to meet deadlines, organizational loyalty, honesty, punctual, and dependable.

· Has desire and is able to interact with geriatric, convalescent, chronically, seriously, or terminally ill residents with respect, caring and understanding.

· Has an outgoing, enthusiastic manner.

· Is able to be creative through programs for elderly residents.

· Adheres to Federal/State regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights.

· Is able to display tact and good judgement in dealing with varying situations involving physicians, patients and their families, and visitors, as well as management and staff.

· Must be able to work well with others and maintain harmonious relationships.

· Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to other employees, residents, or self.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supervise volunteers and community service volunteers under the direction of the Activity Director.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Working knowledge of directing group activity.

· Considerable knowledge of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the aged and disabled.

· Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and make clear and detailed reports.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· None Required

· Prefer: One or more years of training and/or experience in the field of activities in a nursing home setting or equivalent experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person