Acivities Assistant

Topaz Fiscal Services; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services in Bowling Green, KY seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in daily resident activity programming. You will plan and coordinate stimulating activities, lead group sessions, prepare monthly calendars/newsletters, and document resident progress while maintaining regulatory-compliant records.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential, with at least one year in long-term care or assisted living preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year in long-term care or assisted living or equivalent experience.
• Ability to design stimulating programs for residents.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create strong and active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and the care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Lead group activities and adjust plans as needed.
• Report and document resident progress.
• Conduct one-on-one visits with residents as directed.
• Evaluate activity interventions based on interdisciplinary care plans.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Report to Activities Director on resident responses and progress.
• Carry out Activities role as assigned and perform additional duties.

Skills

Plan activities

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Computer skills

Documentation

Education

Experience in long-term care or assisted living

Tools

Newsletter software

Job description

Position Purpose:

Assist the Activity Director daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.


• Create strong & active volunteer program.


• Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team


• Prepare and review monthly newsletter & activities calendar.


• Lead group activities


• Report and document resident's progress.


• Visits with residents on a one to one basis as directed


• Evaluates and reassesses activity interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.


• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.


• Reports to the Activities Director on residents reponses and/ or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.


• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgement and decision making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education/ Requirements :

At least one year long-term care or assisted living experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication & computer skills required.