What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation?
Overview
Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant
Part Time-Every Third Weekend Included
Daily Pay Available!
Primary Responsibilities
The Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment 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/Life Enrichment 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