Activity Assistant

Luxor Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; 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 enhancing resident engagement. This role helps motivate residents, lead groups, and participate in community outings as needed.

Shifts are days and weekends. Must be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and complete at least 10 hours of in-service training per year.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be 18.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma

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 for an Activity Assistant to 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

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.

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

We can’t wait to meet you!