Activities Asst - Ft - Wed Thru Sun

Westernslopehealthcenter

Planning and conducting group activities
Communication with residents and staff
Maintaining activity 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 role involves participating in planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities, and assisting with communication between employees, residents, families, and external agencies to ensure resident needs are met.
  • The position requires assisting in developing monthly activity calendars, maintaining attendance records, and supporting discharge planning and activity care plans.

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
  • maintaining activity attendance records
  • assisting in resident transportation
  • participating in discharge and care planning

Nice-to-have

  • encouraging resident self-initiated activities
  • providing materials in Braille or audio formats
  • participating in community planning
  • assisting quality assurance efforts
  • keeping activity department orderly and secured

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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