Activites Assistant

Highlandpalmshc

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Participate in planning and conducting activities
Maintain attendance records and activity calendars
Lift up to 50 pounds frequently
Highlandpalmshc is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering creative and engaging activities for residents in a long-term care facility. The role involves planning and conducting activities, ensuring resident participation, and maintaining communication with staff and families

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program that meets residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
  • The role involves participating in community planning, developing monthly activity schedules, and assisting with discharge planning and resident assessments.
  • Essential duties include maintaining attendance records, keeping the activity department clean and orderly, and providing necessary materials such as reading books.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Highlandpalmshc is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering creative and engaging activities for residents in a long-term care facility. The role involves planning and conducting activities, ensuring resident participation, and maintaining communication with staff and families.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Participate in planning and conducting activities
  • Maintain attendance records and activity calendars
  • Lift up to 50 pounds frequently
  • Communicate with residents families and staff
  • Assist with resident assessments and care plans

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in long term care facility preferred
  • Ability to provide materials in Braille or audio
  • Encourage self-initiated hobbies and crafts
  • Arrange transportation for resident outings
  • Interpret written oral and diagram instructions

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • One year experience in long term care facility preferred
  • No supervisory responsibilities

Work Rights

Not specified

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