Activity Assistant

Bayley-Senior-Care-Corp-1; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayley-Senior-Care-Corp-1 is seeking an Activity Assistant to support programs, events and outings for all members. You will provide personal attention to social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs.

Responsibilities include developing activities, training volunteers, coordinating with departments, and maintaining records in compliance with regulations. On-site caregiving and meal supervision are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Aptitude/training in fine or creative arts, recreation, crafts or music.
• 36 or 90-hour state approved activity course preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License preferred.
• 1 year experience as assistant in long term care, day care, dementia population or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, planning, and implementation of group activities, events, and projects.
• Assist in the training of volunteers in relation to the activity department and facility policies, etc.
• Maintains participant/member confidentiality.
• Assist in the personal care, transportation, serving meals to members, and monitoring members at lunchtime.
• Attends department meetings as required/requested.
• Coordinates assistance from other departments regarding the implementation of planned activities, and informing and assisting residents to and from activity programs.
• Completes assigned documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with community health related agencies, resources and local vendors.
• Serves on committees, as assigned.

Skills

Aptitude/training in fine or creative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

36 or 90-hour state approved activity course

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Activity Supervisor, the Activity Assistant is responsible for programs, events and outings for all members. Provides personal attention to member's social, physical, emotional, spiritual & intellectual needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of group activities, special events, and projects.
2. Assist in the training of volunteers in relation to the activity department and facility policies, etc.
3. Maintains participant/member confidentiality.
4. Assist in the personal care, transportation, serving meals to members, and monitoring members at lunchtime.
5. Attends department meetings as required/requested.
6. Coordinates assistance from other departments regarding the implementation of planned activities, and informing and assisting residents to and from activity programs.
7. Completes assigned documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
8. Maintain a professional working relationship with community health related agencies, resources and local vendors.
9. Serves on committees, as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Aptitude/training in fine or creative arts, recreation, crafts or music.
• 36 or 90-hour state approved activity course preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License preferred.
• 1 year experience as assistant in long term care, day care, dementia population or hospital setting preferred.