Activity Assistant

Rancho Rehab; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Rehab is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering a quality activity program. The role emphasizes teamwork, motivates residents, and fosters participation in group and individual activities.

You will assist with coordinating crafts, maintaining records, and supporting community outings while ensuring safety and adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires at least 10 hours of in-service training per year related to recreation/activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to, from and with activities to enable maximum participation.
• Record activity attendance and participation in group and individual programs.
• Lead assigned groups and individual activities.
• Assist to maintain volunteer records.
• Coordinate arts and crafts programs for all levels of residents.
• Review resident activity care plan and provide activities in line with the plan.
• Participate in community outings and special events as requested.
• Escort residents to outside appointments as needed.
• Report resident incidents to the nurse immediately and document observations as required.

Skills

Motivate others

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to hire for the Activity Assistant position!

Activity Assistant Job Summary: Assists the Activity Director in the implementation of a quality activity program by motivating others and emphasizing teamwork.

Activity Assistant Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Must be able to work varied hours – including nights, weekends and holidays, when necessary
• Must acquire a minimum of ten(10) hours in-service training per year, relating to recreation/activities

Shift: Full and part time available

Activity Assistant Duties:

• Assist residents to, from and with activities to enable maximum participation.
• Record activity attendance and participation in both group and individual programs.
• Lead assigned groups and individual activities.
• Assist to maintain volunteer records.
• Coordinate arts and crafts program for all levels of residents.
• Review resident activity care plan and assist in providing activities consistent with the plan.
• Assist in seasonal and holiday decorating of facility.
• Provide each resident with a current activity calendar.
• Assist in maintaining an on-going program for resident birthday recognition.
• Participate in community outings and special events as requested.
• Escort residents to outside appointments, as needed.
• Help stock and monitor resident store, as needed.
• Report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse immediately. Do not move the resident until a nurse can assess for injury. Supervisory staff may request a written statement regarding any observations of incident.
• Report personal injuries to the Office Manager, or designee, no matter how minor they may seem.
• Report any suspected or observed resident abuse to the Administer, or designee, immediately. This includes: resident-to-resident, staff-to-resident and visitor-to-resident

Any abusive behavior exhibited by a resident to a staff member or visitor should be reported to the nurse for appropriate follow-up.

• Observe and report needed repairs and service issues, such as broken, defective, or lost equipment and environmental issues.
• Attend all departmental meetings and/or inservices as required. Responsible for obtaining any information provided at missed meetings/inservices.
• All other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.