What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at The Springs Post-Acute?
Step into the role of Activity Assistant at The Springs Post-Acute and help make a difference in a compassionate, positive environment!
Why Choose The Springs Post-Acute?
The Springs Post-Acute is a 99-bed Skilled Nursing Facility with a Post-Acute Rehabilitation setting. Our exceptional care ranges from Wound Care to Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy. Our leadership is very supportive with a welcoming environment.
We offer more than just a job—we provide a supportive environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, while fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and want to be part of a caring, dynamic team, we’d love for you to join us!
Overview of the position:
Essential Job Functions:
- Use the wristband or photo to identify residents before administering activities , serving meals, etc., as necessary.
- Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
- Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
- Report all accidents and incidents observed as they occur.
- Organize, implement and direct scheduled activities of a recreational, physical, educational, social and spiritual nature for residents both in groups and for individuals.
- Ensure participation of all residents and that activities offered can be applied to various levels of functioning according to recorded resident assessments.
- Assist the Activities Director in obtaining physician and responsible party clearance for pass for residents to go off campus for field trip events.
- Perform room visitations and activities as required by schedule and / or observed resident need.
- Assist the Activities Director with Resident Council meetings, as requested.
- Assist the Activities Director in interviewing residents and creating a plan of activities to be incorporated into residents overall care plans.
- Keep clear and concise documentation on logs and in resident charts of resident participation in activities as required by state regulations and facility policy.
- Maintain activity spaces and storage areas in a clean, organized and hazard free manner according to state regulation.
- Is consistently punctual for set up for resident activities.
- Transports residents to assigned locations for activity.
- Monitor and supervise residents at all times during activities to ensure resident safety.
- Assist in passing meal trays to residents at meal times.
- Ensure the correct tray is given to the correct resident.
- Assist and participate in a hydration program.
- Be knowledgeable and follow all safety procedures and regulations established in the employee handbook and other policies.
- Assist patients at meal times.
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
- Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
- Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
- Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work. Inform the facility as soon as you are aware that you will not be able to report for duty. It is best to give us at least 2 hours before the beginning of the shift to find your replacement.
- Notify your supervisor when leaving for a break or meal period and inform her/him when you return. Ensure that someone will be responsible for your assignments while you are gone.
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor. Complete an incident report.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- This person should have at least 6 months experience in organizing and providing planned group activities.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Others must be able to understand your speech.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.