What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acivities Assistant position at Bowling Green?
Position Purpose:
Assist the Activity Director daily resident activity program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
- Create strong & active volunteer program.
- Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team
- Prepare and review monthly newsletter & activities calendar.
- Lead group activities
- Report and document resident's progress.
- Visits with residents on a one to one basis as directed
- Evaluates and reassesses activity interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
- Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reports to the Activities Director on residents reponses and/ or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
- Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgement and decision making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/ Requirements :
At least one year long-term care or assisted living experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication & computer skills required.