Activities Assistant, Full-time

Linleyparkpa

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Plan and conduct activities
Communication with residents and families
Develop activity calendar
** The Activities Assistant role at Linleyparkpa involves supporting the Activity Director in delivering engaging activities that cater to the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents in a long-term care facility. The position requires strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with a preference for candidates who have experience in similar environments. **

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
  • Essential duties include participating in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities, assisting with communication between employees, residents, and families, and developing monthly activity calendars.
  • The role involves assisting with resident assessments, care plans, discharge planning, and arranging transportation for residents, while also maintaining a clean and orderly activity department.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Activities Assistant role at Linleyparkpa involves supporting the Activity Director in delivering engaging activities that cater to the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents in a long-term care facility. The position requires strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with a preference for candidates who have experience in similar environments. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • plan and conduct activities
  • communication with residents and families
  • develop activity calendar
  • maintain attendance records
  • resident assessments and care plans
  • arrange resident transportation

Nice-to-have

  • creative and interactive programs
  • encourage self-initiated activities
  • provide reading materials

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year experience in long term care facility preferred
  • Ability to read technical procedures
  • Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts
  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Ability to interpret instructions

Work Rights

Not specified

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