Activities Aide

Lapalomahealthcare

Planning and conducting group activities
Communication with residents and families
Assisting in activity calendar development
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 and group activities, assisting with communication among staff, residents, families, and community, and supporting the development of monthly activity schedules.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, and the work environment noise level is usually low to moderate.

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
  • assisting in activity calendar development
  • resident transportation assistance
  • maintaining activity attendance records

Nice-to-have

  • encouraging resident self-initiated activities
  • providing materials in Braille or audio
  • participating in discharge planning
  • assisting Quality Assurance Committee
  • keeping activity department orderly

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
  • Ability to solve practical problems

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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