Activity Assistant

OPCO Skilled Management; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an energetic individual to support the Activity Director in assessing, organizing, and implementing activity and recreational services for residents in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes engaging residents in meaningful, enjoyable activities and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (activity certification preferred) and some experience in long-term care or social/recreational programming within

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote residents' engagement.
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities (arts/crafts, outings, religious, educational, etc).
• Assists in completing activity documentation in line with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Submits supplies list to Activity/Recreation Director and receipts for expenditures.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Assists in organizing and supervising volunteers, including recruitment and training.
• Assists with Resident Council Meetings when necessary.
• Assists in planning community activities involving community, staff, families and residents.
• Prepares and posts a monthly calendar of activities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Energy & enthusiasm

People skills

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.