Activity Assistant

Metcalfe Nursing and Rehab; Edmonton (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metcalfe Nursing and Rehab is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning and executing resident activity programs. The role involves coordinating group activities, leading sessions, and maintaining activity calendars and newsletters.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of long-term care experience, strong communication skills, and proficient computer abilities to document progress and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to produce stimulating programs.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Lead group activities.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and care team.
• Report and document on residents’ progress.
• Visits with residents on a one-on-one basis as directed.

Skills

Activity planning

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Experience in long-term care

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: ACTIVITIES CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

POSITION PURPOSE:
Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create a strong and active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and the entire care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document on resident’s progress.
• Visits with residents on a one-on-one basis as directed.
• Evaluate and reassess activity interventions based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and make revisions as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activity Director on residents’ responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment, and decision‑making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out the Activities role as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS

At least one year of long-term care or assisted living experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication and computer skills are required.