Activities Assistant (Part-time), Mission Point of Holly

Job Description

Job Description

If you have a passion for working with the Geriatric population to help brighten their day, this job is for you!!

Facility Bio :

Mission Point Nursing and Physical Rehabilitation Center of Holly is a 66-bed facility. We offer long and short-term resident stays.

Holly is a wonderful work environment encouraging teamwork to better the lives of the residents we serve.

Position Summary :

The Recreation Assistant implements the facility’s Recreation activities and events under the direction of the Recreation Director (RD).

They consistently engage residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized familiar tasks that residents enjoyed doing in the past, and that can still bring a sense of success, meaning, and purpose in the present.

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for providing residents with encouragement, prompts, and hands-on assistance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Implements Recreation Programs in accordance with the planned Monthly Calendar and as assigned by the Recreation Director and ensures that the programs are conducted timely and at the locations specified on the calendar.

Assists in completion of the Recreation Calendar and Facility newsletter as assigned.

Reschedules programs whenever necessary and advises the appropriate staff members and corrects the calendar after approval from the Recreation Director.

Implements the One-on-One and Room Visit Programs as assigned by the Recreation Director and completes the electronic and paper charting of the visits accurately and timely.

Maintains records in the electronic chart of resident participation in group and one-on-one programs.

Assists in the completion of the Leisure Interest Assessment, and communicates any new leisure, interest, or need identified in order to provide a variety of leisure interventions during visits that are consistent with the Resident’s interests.

Reports changes in resident conditions, or any changes in residents’ leisure needs or interests to the Recreation Director.

Promotes the Volunteer Program by assisting in the orientation and training of volunteers and providing continued cooperation and assistance as needed.

Assumes responsibilities of Recreation Director and performs related tasks as requested.

Leads programs such as music, crafts, recreation, exercise, religious service, and other group programs as assigned / scheduled, and ensures group participation records are completed timely and accurately.

Transports residents to and from programs and assists with community trips as scheduled.

Prepares for programs by gathering the equipment and supplies as needed prior to starting

program.

Advises Recreation Director when assistance from nursing, maintenance, or other departments may be required to prepare for a program.

Assists other Recreation staff with programs and preparations as assigned, or when own assignment permits.