Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a fun, energetic, and positive Activities Assistant! Join the Paradigm Healthcare, where you will be celebrated, supported, and heard each day!

Job Duties

• Assist in planning, creating, and implementing activity programs as directed by the Activities Manager
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities and advise Activities Manager accordingly
• Plan and implement activities for residents pursuant to physician orders and in consultation with the nursing department,
• Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities
• Conduct meetings with residents and / or families as directed
• Inform residents and families of available activities
• Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities will appropriate material to engage residents
• Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary
• Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents
• Regularly meets with Activities Manager to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities
• Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents, and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
• Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
• Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
• Comply with facility policies and procedures

Benefits

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience