Activities Assistant

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Activities Assistant 

Reports to: Administrator/Activities Director       

Department: Nursing Care

Basic Purpose

The Lifestyle Coordinator Assistant is responsible for assisting Lifestyle Coordinators with providing effective and appropriate social, physical, educational, therapeutic and recreational services to meet the needs and interests of residents in nursing care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists the Lifestyle Coordinator with the plan and design of resident activity programs. Assist with the implementation of programs that maintain viable interest and meet resident goals.
2. Assists the Lifestyle Coordinator with creating and implementing an activity program that provides educational, spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual challenges for residents. 
3. Perform defined work routines and daily assignments using various department supplies and equipment.
4. Initiate various assigned individual and or group activities and provide materials, instructions, and supervision during program. Document attendance, if required.
5. Assist with planning and scheduling trips and outside activities.
6. Evaluate resident’s reactions during activities and report unusual observations to nurse in charge.
7. Assist with planning and implementing activities for one-on-one visits to room bound residents.
8. Notify residents of any activity schedule changes and notify appropriate departments.
9. Post monthly activity calendars and schedules. Assist with activities programming in cooperation with other departments.
10. Assist with planning and decorating for holiday and special events.
11. Assist with the attendance of Care Plan meetings and keep all documentation current and according to policies.
12. Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities of equipment and work areas.
13. Submit supply/equipment requisitions and all reimbursable activity expenses to the supervisor.
14. Be knowledgeable of federal and state regulations, as well as the community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
15. Attend scheduled department staff meetings.
16. Communicate with others in the department to coordinate scheduled activities in the best interest of all residents in the community (referring to continuum of care – IL, AL, NC).
17. Assist co-workers with activities that require additional help.
18. Follow defined safety codes and infection control procedures.
19. Understand community’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
20. Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Lifestyle Director.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma. 
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting.
3. Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions. 
4. Ability to work with residents regardless of health, physical and cognitive impairments. 
5. Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident activities.
6. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends for planned activity events.
7. Good time management and organizational skills required; computer skills required.
8. Communication skills, patience, teamwork, attention to detail, customer service expected.

Typical Physical Demands

1. Stands and walks intermittently throughout most of the working day. 
2. Reaches, lifts, carries, and manipulates activity supplies and equipment.   
3. Arranges furniture and/or pushes/positions residents who are wheelchair bound at activity events.   
4. Assists residents on and off the bus during outings; training will be providing in transferring and positioning. 
5. Occasionally works outdoors for activity events.

This description describes the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. Broadway Services Inc. maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.