Activities Assistant-full Time

Bedford Pa

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Planning and conducting group activities
Resident transportation assistance
Activity calendar development
** The Activities Assistant role at Bedford PA involves supporting the Activity Director in running engaging programs for residents in a long-term care facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably a year of experience in a similar setting, with responsibilities including planning activities, maintaining communication, and assisting with resident assessments. **

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program tailored to residents' needs.
  • This role involves planning and conducting individual and group activities, maintaining records, and assisting with transportation and discharge planning.
  • The position requires effective communication with residents, families, employees, and external agencies to ensure residents' best interests are met.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Activities Assistant role at Bedford PA involves supporting the Activity Director in running engaging programs for residents in a long-term care facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably a year of experience in a similar setting, with responsibilities including planning activities, maintaining communication, and assisting with resident assessments. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • planning and conducting group activities
  • resident transportation assistance
  • activity calendar development
  • communication with residents and families
  • maintaining attendance records
  • assessment documentation assistance

Nice-to-have

  • encouraging self-initiated activities
  • providing materials in Braille or audio
  • participation in discharge planning
  • quality assurance support
  • clean and orderly work environment

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

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