What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Avalon Health Care Group?
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center is hiring an Activities Assistant to join our amazing team!
The Activities Assistant works under general supervision and is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Wage: $1 9.00 - $24.00 /hr DOE
Schedule: Full Time (Monday - Friday 10am -3pm)
Full-time Are Eligible For
**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**
Apply today for a fulfilling and worthwhile career with Benson Heights Rehab Center!
Responsibilities
The Activities Assistant works under general supervision and is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Wage: $1 9.00 - $24.00 /hr DOE
Schedule: Full Time (Monday - Friday 10am -3pm)
Full-time Are Eligible For
- 401K
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSA & Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance
- AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
- Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.
**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**
Apply today for a fulfilling and worthwhile career with Benson Heights Rehab Center!
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in house residents.
- Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
- Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
- Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
- Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
- Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes
- Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
- Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program
- High school graduate or its equivalent.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
- Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
- Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Salary : $9 - $24