POSITION SUMMARY

The Activities Assistants plan and facilitate social and recreational events and may work in a variety of environments, ranging from provided by the facility.

POSITION RELATIONSHIP

Collaborates with all levels of unit nursing personnel and administrative and financial staff, physicians,

consultants, and providing education to the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. PROFESSIONAL

a. Ability to communicate, keep order and enforce safety rules with small and large

groups

b. Ability to work well with those who have physical or mental limitations

c. High school diploma; degree in hotel management or relevant field will be a plus

2. PERSONAL

a. Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written

b. Must have knowledge and awareness of the care needs of the elderly and/or chronically

ill.

c. Must have basic computer skills.

3. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Assist in evaluating each resident, within 7 days of admission, according to his/her back-

ground, interests, abilities, physical limitations and needs, in order to develop and plan a

meaningful program to improve and enhance each resident's quality of life, and to formulate

a written assessment.

b. Develops and maintains records which indicate the resident's attendance and participation in

the program with reference to the resident's response to the program. Completes all written

records, chart documentation.

c. Maintains a current list, from nursing services, of residents who are not physically able to

participate in activities, and current records of the type and frequency of activities provided

and the names of residents participating in each activity.

d. Maintains a system for visiting residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group

activities, to determine their recreational needs and effective ways to meet their needs.

e. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the nature and etiology of the disabilities and illnesses of

the residents, and its psychological, physiological and sociological impact and effect on the

ability of the residents to engage in activities.

f. Assist in developing and posts conspicuously, in large and visible print, a monthly activities

calendar that makes substitutions when necessary and publicizes the activities program

among residents/families, visitors and staff. Assures that activities posted on the calendar are

coordinated with other relevant services.

g. Maintains at least quarterly progress notes (more frequently as needed), a quarterly review

and annual review of progress towards goals specific to the resident's activity plan.

h. Assist and coordinates, and facilitates the monthly resident council meeting, to provide a forum

for advocacy, education, and group participation in activities and unit programming. Ensures

that issues identified in council meetings are forwarded to appropriate departments and

monitors them to obtain timely resolution.

i. Perform other duties as requested.