Activity Assistant at Mount Pleasant

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Activity Director in providing an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each patient. QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalent, or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training.

· Previous experience in health care setting preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assists and works with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Activity Manager.

· Conducts activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each patient as assigned by manager.

· Completes appropriate records indicating patient's attendance and participation in individual and group activities in an accurate and timely manner.

· Assists with escorting patients to and from activities.

· Assists in the development of the Activity calendars.

· Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays; non-exempt position

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