```DutieJob TypePart-timeDescription

Job Title Code: ACTASST

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to assist the Activities Director in implementing an activity program in compliance with requirements to meet residents’ needs. Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Budget Responsibility: None

Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities

• Implements programs of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs.
• Completes the activity component of the resident assessment; reviews and updates the program as necessary.
• Interviews residents and/or family members to obtain activity preferences.
• Coordinates and assists residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
• Assists in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
• Documents resident activity program attendance and ensures that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
• Observes resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and reports any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
• Assists with conducting in-room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.
• Coordinates and plans offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary.
• Coordinates activities needs and requests with other departments to ensure
• that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Use the resident assessment protocols (RAPs) to determine whether to proceed to care planning for concerns related to a resident’s activity.

Physical Demands/Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Works in all interior areas of the facility, with controlled heating and lighting.
• Stand, traverse, ascend/descend stairs. Occasionally move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Converse with others, write legibly, enter data into computer, read and comprehend written/verbal information.
• Lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently; up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Stand and walk frequently, simple grasp; fine hand manipulation; near vision; far vision; hear conversation; speak

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent is required.

Experience: Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Certification/License: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), in good standing, is desirable. CPR certification is desirables```
- Assist in planning and implementing a variety of activities for students
- Collaborate with other staff members to create engaging and educational programs
- Provide support and guidance to students during activities
- Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all participants
- Document and evaluate the effectiveness of activities

```Qualifications```
- Experience working with students in an educational or recreational setting
- Knowledge of education administration and higher education teaching
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities

As an Activity Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and enriching experience for our students. Your passion for education and experience working with students will contribute to the success of our programs. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners!

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Van Wert, OH 45891: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person