Activities Assistant Part-Time

Brighton Healthcare Management; Glenwood (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Healthcare Management is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents in a continuing care setting. You will work with the Activities Director to implement engaging programs and ensure activities run smoothly.

The role emphasizes resident well‑being, individualized activity plans, family involvement, and coordination with other departments to maintain daily schedules. This position offers meaningful daily interaction with residents and opportunities to tailor activities to each

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print.
• Post the calendar in a prominent spot visible to residents and visitors.
• Place a copy of the monthly calendar in each resident's room.
• 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 physical, social, and mental well-being.
• Document resident activity program attendance and ensure progress notes describe services and resident response.
• Observe resident mood, behavior, and involvement; report changes to the 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 needs with other departments to maintain uninterrupted daily activities.
• Assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Required Qualifications

The Activities Assistant must possess:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Major Duties and 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 location(s) 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 Cou ncil meetings as indicated.