What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at CHR Consulting Services Inc?
General Purpose
Employee is responsible for evaluating the residents’ abilities from information obtained from the medical records, other staff and one on one meeting’s with the residents for facilitating scheduled activities on and off the units.
Position Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
*Assist Activity Specialist with activities for the residents.
* Assist with transporting residents.
*Visit assigned residents one to one on a weekly basis.
* Record residents’ participation in activities.
* Assist at mealtimes.
*Accompany residents to off-unit activities
*Lead active, passive or sensory activities with the residents.
*Accompany residents on bus trips.
*Instruct and supervise volunteers.
*Maintains activity supplies on each floor in a neat and orderly manner;
*Assists in planning facility-wide programs.
*Have ability to manage stress tolerance, pressure and anxiety.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Ability
High school diploma or GED; knowledge of nursing home operations; good communication skills; ability to work in a constantly changing environment. One year working in an activity department setting is a requirement for this position.