Activities Assistant

The Pavilion at Piketon for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off

Positive and compassionate environment

Supportive Leadership team

Additional incentives

Job summary

Centerville Place Assisted Living in Centerville, OH, is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, and spiritual programs for residents. You will work with the Activities Director to create a monthly calendar, assist with transportation, document attendance, and support resident well-being in a compassionate environment.

This full-time role offers competitive wages and benefits, with opportunities to engage residents and families in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to successfully pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs.
• Create monthly activity calendar and post in a prominent location visible to residents.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
• Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
• Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote resident well-being.
• Document activity attendance and chart progress notes with resident responses.
• Observe mood and involvement; report changes to Activities Director.
• Involve residents and families in planning activities when possible.
• Assist with in-room activities for one-on-one visits.
• Coordinate offsite field trips and transportation as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure daily activities run smoothly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Activities Assistant
Location: Centerville Place Assisted Living
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable

About Us

Centerville Place Assisted Living is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Centerville, OH. At Centerville Place Assisted Living, our mission is simple: “To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day.”

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.
• The Activities Assistant will ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.
• The Activities Assistant will interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
• The Activities Assistant will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
• The Activities Assistant will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
• The Activities Assistant will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
• The Activities Assistant will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
• The Activities Assistant will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.
• The Activities Assistant will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one‑on‑one visits.
• The Activities Assistant will coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary.
• The Activities Assistant will coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• The Activities Assistant will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to successfully pass background check.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• 401(K) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Positive and compassionate environment
• Supportive Leadership team
• Additional incentives