Activities Assistant

Delhi Post Acute in; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. In this role, you will plan and conduct a variety of individual and group activities, ensuring that residents' needs and interests are met. Your contributions will play a vital role in community planning and enhancing the quality of life for residents. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for organization and communication, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving the well-being of those in their care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read technical procedures and effectively communicate with managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group activities for residents.
• Support documentation and maintain the Activity Department in an orderly condition.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Activities Assistant (Healthcare)

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in facilitating communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs and interests of residents, the community, and the facility. Contribute to community planning aligned with the facility's interests and the needs of residents and their families.

Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records. Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in creating and implementing plans to address quality deficiencies as directed by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, and help develop and implement activity care plans and resident assessments.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharges. Develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, providing materials like Braille or audiobooks as needed.

Assist with documentation, including quarterly progress notes, as assigned by the Activities Director. Maintain the Activity Department in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

1. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.
2. Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, comprehend policy and procedure manuals, and effectively communicate with managers and employees.
3. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
4. Reasoning Ability: Problem-solving skills and ability to interpret various instructions.

Physical Demands

Requires standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling frequently; sitting occasionally; talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds frequently; and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Management may reassign duties as needed, and responsibilities may evolve.