Activities Assistant

Prestige; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rate

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time

Employee Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Daily Pay

Job summary

Magnolia Post Acute in Colonial Heights, VA is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through planned recreation, social, and spiritual programs, coordinating with the activities department to promote quality of life and well-being.

You will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, arrange transportation for field trips, document progress notes, and collaborate with other departments to tailor activities to resident needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift, transfer, or move residents and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs.
• Participate in community planning, discharge planning, and development of recreation care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents and family members to obtain recreation information and involve them in planning recreation programs.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and keep abreast of economic conditions to recommend adjustments in recreation programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for the recreation department and participate in facility surveys as necessary.
• Ensure that all charted recreation progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and indicate resident response to services.
• Arrange transportation for field trips and assist with in-room residents as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Observation skills

Job description

Job Title: Activities Assistant
Job Location: Colonial Heights, VA
Company Name: Magnolia Post Acute

Job Summary:

Join our team at Magnolia Post Acute as an Activities Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents! As a key member of our activities department, you will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs. If you're passionate about creating engaging experiences for seniors and are looking for a fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs, including observing resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement

• Participate in community planning, discharge planning, and development of recreation care plans and resident assessments

• Interview residents and family members to obtain recreation information and involve them in planning recreation programs

• Coordinate activities with other departments and keep abreast of economic conditions to recommend adjustments in recreation programs

• Assist in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for the recreation department and participate in facility surveys as necessary

• Ensure that all charted recreation progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and indicate resident response to services

• Arrange transportation for field trips and assist with in-room residents as needed

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to lift, transfer, or move residents and equipment as needed

Benefits:

• Competitive Rate
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time Policy
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Daily Pay