Job description

Responsible to designing, planning, and leading recreation programs as assigned by the Director of Activities, Responsible for completing required documentation including assessment, progress notes, MDS, care plans as assigned by the director.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As the Activities Assistant you are delegated the responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

1. Participates in designing, planning and implementing programs.

2. Communicates to necessary staff all changes in programs.

3. Assists in preparing and distributing resident’s monthly calendars.

4. Insures the safety of residents when planning activities and transporting residents to activities, including van trips.

5. Responsible for resident safety during activities.

6. Prepares and maintains a record of residents attending weekly activities, community outings. And 1-1 visit sheets.

7. Completes resident quarterly progress notes, initial assessments, MDS, Raps, and care plans as assigned.

8. Maintains daily activity records.

9. Completes one to one room visits as assigned.

10. Responsible for care, maintenance and storage of activity supplies.

11. Observes, reports, documents, incidents of resident behavior condition at activities.

12. Completes resident accident/incident forms as needed.

13. Attends staff meetings and mandatory in-services.

14. Assists in resident craft programming and special events.

15. Participates in special events that may include weekends, nights or holidays.

16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Activities.

17. Responsible in projecting a personal and professional image when dealing with people external to the facility.

18. Promotes community relationships and contact with community resources, seeking volunteers for resident programming.

19. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, providing instruction in areas of expertise to other team members when necessary as part of the on-going educational process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

PERSONAL:
20. A desire to work with the ill, aged, and disabled with a belief that engaging in meaningful activity is beneficial for all people.

21. The ability to communicate and problem solve positively and effectively with other members of the activities department.

22. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and levels of management.

23. Willingness to participate as a team player.

24. Be flexible, have the ability and judgment to change plans when the situation warrants.

25. Have imagination, initiative, sense of humor, friendliness and be conscientious and patient.

26. The ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.

27. The focus to be a resident advocate and work to create a positive, dignified, challenging, and stress free environment for our residents and families.

28. The ability to handle difficult situations and people graciously, quietly, and effectively.

29. The ability to keep resident information and experiences confidential.

30. Be enthusiastic, have a willingness to learn new skills and take direction.

31. Understand the parameters of the Activity Department.

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:
33. High School Graduate

34. One year experience in long term care

35. Experience in leading social/recreational groups

36. Knowledge of both the physical and psycho/social process of aging

SKILLS:
37. The ability to access resident needs, interests, limitations, and progress.

38. The ability to motivate, stimulate, and encourage resident participation in recreation programs.

39. Have knowledge of group processes and ability to organize and lead group programs for all levels of physical and cognitive impairments.

40. Ability to identify resident activity problems and establish appropriate goals and approaches.

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