What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Premier Washington?
Premier Washington -
Responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of Activity Programs in accordance with current existing federal,
state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to ensure that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational, and social needs of the patient / resident are met on an individual basis.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the activity programs of this facility.
2. Assist in developing, and maintaining a good working rapport with other departments within the facility, and outside community health, welfare and social agencies, to ensure that activity programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients / residents.
3. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the director.
4. Coordinates with the nursing supervisor to assist patients / residents with selection of activities in compliance with physician’s orders.
5. Interview patients / residents / families as directed and in a private setting.
Sunday through Thursday, 11 : 30am to 8 : 00pm, Weekends and Holidays as needed.
