Activity Assistant

Alluresterling; Geneseo (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Alluresterling in Geneseo, Illinois is looking for a part-time Activities Assistant to support the activities program. Responsibilities include assisting the Activity Director with planning programs, documenting resident interactions, and scheduling activities, ensuring residents' needs are met.

The ideal candidate will have effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions accurately. Pay starts at $15.00 per hour, complying with IDPH Covid-19 policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Completes assignments timely, completely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Director in implementing programs based on residents’ needs.
• Document all interactions with residents and family as required.
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs.
• Maintain records of participation in activities.
• Interact with residents according to rights and facility policies.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Timely and accurate completion of assignments

Job description

Under direction and supervision of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant position assists and supports the implementation of the activities program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Completes assignments timely, completely and accurately

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 conducting activity programs to assist residents return to the community.
• Assist Activity Director in planning and implementing evening and weekend functions as necessary.
• Assist in scheduling and supervising volunteers.
• Assist in implementing community events related to residents’ interests.
• Assist in scheduling and implementing room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs.
• 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: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations: Facility complies with all IDPH Covid-19 policies