Activity Assistant

Description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Activity Supervisor, the Activity Assistant is responsible for programs, events and outings for all members. Provides personal attention to member's social, physical, emotional, spiritual & intellectual needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of group activities, special events, and projects.
• Assist in the training of volunteers in relation to the activity department and facility policies, etc.
• Maintains participant/member confidentiality.
• Assist in the personal care, transportation, serving meals to members, and monitoring members at lunchtime.
• Attends department meetings as required/requested.
• Coordinates assistance from other departments regarding the implementation of planned activities, and informing and assisting residents to and from activity programs.
• Completes assigned documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with community health related agencies, resources and local vendors.
• Serves on committees, as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Aptitude/training in fine or creative arts, recreation, crafts or music.
• 36 or 90-hour state approved activity course preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License preferred.
• 1 year experience as assistant in long term care, day care, dementia population or hospital setting preferred.