Activities Assistant - Artesia Palms Care Center

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Planning and conducting group activities
Communication with residents and staff
Assisting in activity calendar development
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
  • This role involves planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities, maintaining communication between employees, residents, families, and government personnel, and assisting with transportation arrangements for residents.
  • The position requires physical abilities such as frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and includes responsibilities like developing monthly activity schedules and assisting with documentation and quality assurance.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • planning and conducting group activities
  • communication with residents and staff
  • assisting in activity calendar development
  • participation in discharge and care planning
  • providing materials for resident activities
  • physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • encouraging resident self-initiated activities
  • participation in community planning
  • maintaining attendance records
  • assisting quality assurance efforts
  • keeping activity department orderly

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 mathematical concepts
  • Ability to interpret written and oral instructions

Work Rights

Not specified

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