Activity Assistant

The Groves; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Rehab & Healthcare Center in Independence, MO is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering a quality activity program and to motivate residents to join group and individual activities. You will help coordinate engaging activities and sustain a vibrant, resident-centered program.

The role requires working days and weekends with flexibility, ensuring safety and meaningful engagement for residents across all levels of care, under the guidance of the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be available for varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete at least 10 hours in-service training yearly related to activities.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to participate in activities to maximize involvement.
• Record attendance and participation in group and individual activities.
• Lead groups and individual activities.
• Maintain volunteer records.
• Coordinate arts and crafts for all residents.
• Review activity care plans and support activities aligned with the plan.
• Assist with seasonal and holiday decorating of the facility.
• Provide each resident with a current activity calendar.
• Assist in birthday recognition programs.
• Participate in community outings and events as requested.
• Escort residents to outside appointments, as needed.
• Stock and monitor resident store, as needed.
• Report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse immediately.
• Report injuries to the Office Manager or designee.
• Report suspected or observed resident abuse to Admin or designee.

Skills

Resident interaction

Team coordination

Attendance tracking

Commitment to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rosewood Rehab & Healthcare centeris a skilled nursing community, who strives to provide clinical excellence and compassionate care to our residents.We are looking foranActivity Assistantto join us in maintaining high level resident care. Join our active, dedicated, and fun team!Make an impact to patient care!

Activity Assistant Shift:

Days and weekends available

Activity Assistant Job Summary:

Activity Assistantassists 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 andholidays, when necessary
• Must acquire a minimum of ten(10) hours in-service training per year,relating to recreation/activities
• Must be 18

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-residentand visitor-to-resident

• 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.

Our people and our residents are at the center of our universe.

We can’t wait to meet you!