Activity Assistant

Alta-Vista-Healthcare-; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta-Vista-Healthcare- is seeking an Activity Assistant to coordinate resident activities, lead therapeutic and diversional engagements, and ensure calendars and communications are kept up to date. The role requires strong English communication, organization, and initiative for handling various tasks and events.

Responsibilities include maintaining activity records, attending meetings, and supporting seasonal decorations while upholding resident rights and company standards.

Qualifications

• Must be certified either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills for business necessity.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with requirements.
• Updates and maintains resident activity records and calendars.
• Presents professional image to consumers and adheres to company standards for resolving concerns.
• Attends required meetings and in-service training and assists with decorating the center.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative & problem solving

Job description

Activity Assistant Principal Responsibilities:

• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carries out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule.
• Ensures resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner as well as delivery and communication of patient mail daily.
• Participates in special resident events and outings ensuring necessary supplies are on hand and returned appropriately.

Activity Assistant ADMINISTRATIVE

• Updates and maintains resident activity records.
• Participates in meetings and ensures creation of necessary communications and documentation, as required.
• Attends required meetings and in-service training.
• Assists with decorating center to reflect current season or holiday.
• Meets with consultants, as required.

Activity Assistant Qualifications:

• Should be certified either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Two year’s experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong proven written and verbal English communication skills for business necessity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with solid problem solving skills.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.

Activity Assistant CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected.