Acivities Assistant

Position Purpose:

Assist the Activity Director daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create strong & active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter & activities calendar.
• Lead group activities
• Report and document resident's progress.
• Visits with residents on a one to one basis as directed
• Evaluates and reassesses activity interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activities Director on residents reponses and/ or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgement and decision making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education/ Requirements :

At least one year long-term care or assisted living experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication & computer skills required.