What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant (Memory Care) position at Avon Health and Rehabilitation?
Overview
Activity Assistant for Memory Care
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As am Activities Assistant in our facility, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
💰 Competitive starting wage
🎁 $1,000 New Employee Referral Program
🩺 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
🪙 401(k) opportunities after one year
💸 DailyPay – work today, get paid today!
🎓 $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year
💐 Paid life insurance
🏆 Quarterly Education Bonus Program
🎉 Monthly celebrations and employee recognitions
Activities Assistant Primary Responsibilities
The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.
Responsibilities
Activities Assistant Essential Functions
- Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
- Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
- Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
- Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
- Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
- Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Qualifications
Activities Assistant Qualifications
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
- Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
- Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
- The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
- Previous experience in long-term care is preferred
Salary : $1,000 - $5,000