Activities Assistant

EATONCREEK in; Nashville (TN); 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. This role involves planning and conducting individual and group activities, ensuring effective communication with residents, families, and staff. The ideal candidate will help develop activity care plans, maintain attendance records, and support quality assurance initiatives. Join a dedicated team committed to improving community well-being and providing enriching experiences for residents. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to read technical procedures and understand policy manuals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist in developing monthly activity calendars and maintaining records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in a long-term care facility

Job description

Activities Assistant (Healthcare)

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in providing effective communication between employees at all levels, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility 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 requested by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, and develop and implement activity care plans and resident assessments.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents, including outings, appointments, or discharges. Develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, scheduled 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 Activity Director. Maintain the Activity Department in a clean, orderly, and secure manner.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures and understand policy manuals.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical skills to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning skills to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and walking frequently, sitting occasionally, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision, including the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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