Activity Assistant

Cameron Nursing Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Nursing Center is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in assessing, organizing, and implementing activity and recreational services for residents. The role emphasizes delivering engaging programs tailored to individual needs and interests while maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be comfortable in long-term care settings, and bring a passion for helping residents enjoy meaningful daily

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in activities is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in long-term care.
• At least 1 year of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote residents' engagement and functioning.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities (arts/crafts, outings, religious, intellectual, educational, and community activities).
• Assist in completing activity documentation in line with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Submit supplies list and receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintain precautions/limitations list for each resident.
• Assist in organizing and supervising volunteers, including recruitment and training.
• Assist with Resident Council meetings as needed.
• Help plan community activities involving community, staff, families, and residents.
• Assist in compiling a monthly calendar of programs and post it in the center.

Skills

Long term care experience

Activity/recreation program experience

Energetic personality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Activities Certification

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for supporting the efforts of the Activity Director in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the residents. We are looking for someone who has a great energy and likes to have fun with our residents!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Activities Certification, preferred.
• One year experience working in long term care.
• One years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote the residents’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
• Assists in completing activity documentation, when needed, if trained and in conjunction with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Submits supplies list to Activity/Recreation Director and submits receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Assists Activity/Recreation Director in the organization and supervision of the volunteer program including recruiting and training volunteers.
• Assists with Resident Council Meetings when necessary.
• Assists in planning community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents.
• Assists in the completion of a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.