Activity Assistant

The Heights Post Acute

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Participate in planning and conducting activities
Maintain attendance records and activity calendars
Assist with resident assessments and care plans
The Heights Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering engaging activities for residents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves planning, conducting activities, and maintaining communication with residents and staff, as well as assisting in documentation and transportation arrangements

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 discharge planning, developing activity care plans, and assisting the Quality Assurance Committee in correcting quality deficiencies.
  • Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and maintain a clean, orderly, and secured activity department.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Heights Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering engaging activities for residents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves planning, conducting activities, and maintaining communication with residents and staff, as well as assisting in documentation and transportation arrangements.

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
  • Problem-solving skills for practical situations

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One-year experience in long term care facility (preferred)
  • Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals

Work Rights

Not specified

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