Activities Assistant

Aperion Care; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

AdviniaCare Summit Commons in Providence, RI seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant to support the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Memory Care Program Coordinator in planning and directing resident activities that boost physical, mental and social well-being.

You will visit residents, document findings, encourage participation in activities of daily living, and help set resident care goals with the therapeutic team.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in an Activities Department in healthcare setting preferred.
• Training can be provided for the right candidate.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to make independent decisions and interact tactfully with residents and staff.
• Patience, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and providing patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate their needs
• Document and report any unusual or significant findings to the nursing department
• Report all reportable events immediately in accordance with our policy
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living that stimulate their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being
• Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff
• Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team

Skills

Compassionate

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Decision making

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Activities Assistant
Location: Providence, RI
Company: AdviniaCare Summit Commons

At AdviniaCare Summit Commons, we provide a deeper level of personal caring. Because that's who we are.

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Activities Assistant to join our team. As an Activities Assistant, you will assist the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and/or Memory Care Program Coordinator in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Therapeutic Recreation Department. Your primary goal will be to ensure that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and providing patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate their needs
• Document and report any unusual or significant findings to the nursing department
• Report all reportable events immediately in accordance with our policy
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living that stimulate their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being
• Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff
• Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent
• As a minimum, one (1) year experience in an Activities Department in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is preferred
• We can train the right candidate!
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Must participate in continuing education and inservice training

Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, every other weekend