Activities Assistant - Artesia Palms Care Center

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Planning and conducting group activities
Communication with residents and families
Maintaining activity attendance records
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
  • This role involves participating in planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities, as well as assisting with communication between employees, residents, families, and other stakeholders.
  • The position requires maintaining a clean and orderly activity department and assisting with documentation and development of monthly activity calendars.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Planning and conducting group activities
  • Communication with residents and families
  • Maintaining activity attendance records
  • Assisting with resident transportation
  • Providing materials for resident activities
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Encouraging self-initiated resident activities
  • Participating in community planning
  • Assisting with quality assurance activities
  • Supporting discharge planning

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferable one-year experience in long term care
  • Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts

Work Rights

Not specified

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