Activity Aid

Allure Healthcare Services; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Allure Healthcare Services is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the activities program for residents. This part-time role runs from 9:00 to 16:30 with every other weekend hours, 8:30–3:30. Experience in Memory Care is preferred but not required.

The Activities Assistant will work under the Activities Director to implement individual and group activities, document interactions, and help plan events that engage residents while following infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Completes assignments timely, completely and accurately.
• Memory Care activity experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Director in implementing programs of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs.
• Document interactions with residents and families in assessment, care plan and progress notes per regulations.
• Assist in planning and implementing evening and weekend functions as needed.
• Schedule and implement room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Maintain records of participation and resident response to activities.
• Prepare materials and equipment for activities and report supply needs to the Director.
• Deliver personal mail to residents and read upon request.
• Interact with residents respecting rights and facility policies.
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Following instructions

Timely task completion

Memory Care experience

Job description

Under direction and supervision of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant position assists and supports the implementation of the activities program. This position is a part time position and the hours are 9-4:30 and every other weekend 8:30-3:30.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Completes assignments timely, completely and accurately
• Experience with activities in a Memory Care Unit preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

• Assist Activity Director in implementing programs of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs.
• Document all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements.
• Assist Activity Director in planning and implementing evening and weekend functions as necessary.
• Assist in scheduling and implementing room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Maintain records of participation in activities and resident response or lack of response to activities.Prepare materials and equipment for activities and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement programs and report to Director.
• Deliver personal mail to residents; read upon request or as appropriate.
• Interact with residents in accordance with resident’s rights and other regulations and facility policies.
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.

Delegation of Authority

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
• Assist the Activity Director with required record keeping.

Position reports to

Activity Coordinator

Job Type

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations

Facility complies with all IDPH Covid-19 policies