Maintain attendance records and activity calendars
Assist with resident assessments and care plans
The primary purpose of this role is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program meeting the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program meeting the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Employees must participate in community planning and assist in developing monthly activity schedules that include outings, group activities, and in-room options for bed-bound residents.
The position requires assisting with discharge planning, quality assurance initiatives, and maintaining a clean, orderly, and secured Activity Department.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program meeting the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Participate in planning and conducting activities
Maintain attendance records and activity calendars
Assist with resident assessments and care plans
Arrange transportation for resident outings
Provide materials including Braille or audio books
Nice-to-have
Experience in long term care facility preferred
Ability to encourage self-initiated resident activities
Effective communication with families and staff
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred
Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals