Activities Assistant - Artesia Palms Care Center

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Planning and conducting group activities
Communication with residents and families
Maintaining attendance records
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 position involves participating in planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities and assisting with communication between employees, residents, families, and other stakeholders.
  • The work environment is usually low to moderate noise level and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 families
  • maintaining attendance records
  • assisting with resident transportation
  • activity care plan implementation

Nice-to-have

  • encouraging self-initiated activities
  • providing materials in Braille or audio
  • participation in community planning

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferable one-year experience in long term care facility
  • Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
  • Ability to solve practical problems

Work Rights

Not specified

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