Activity Assistant

EHG; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

401k

PayActiv

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5X Holiday Pay

1.5X Overtime Pay

Job summary

Star City Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning and directing a program that provides entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression for residents. You will assist in identifying needs and pursuing appropriate avocation and leisure activities, while supporting residents who are physically, emotionally, or cognitively impaired.

The role requires six months to one year of related experience, strong communication, and the

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of activity-related experience.
• Ability to lead in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Ability to work with residents who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a long-term care facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high energy and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities to enhance the resident experience.
• Assist in developing and implementing a program of activities to meet social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward care plan goals.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying activity needs in accordance with medical assessment.
• Prepare progress notes for medical staff reflecting residents’ reactions and progress.
• Maintain activity-related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Assist in initiating and promoting activities both within and outside the facility when weather permits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cognitive support

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Activities Assistant

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch.

Star City Nursing and Rehabilitation

is a familyof skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We’re committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.

Pay and Compensation:

You will earn competitive pay.

Additional compensation includes:

• Benefits
• 401k
• PayActiv, - Access to Earned Income Prior to Pay
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5X Holiday Pay
• 1.5X Overtime Payfor every hour worked over 40 hours per week

Position Description

The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director in the planning, organizing and directing of a program of activities, which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social and spiritual needs to all residents of the facility. Assist the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and their families in the exploration of appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits.

Responsibilities of the Activities Assistant:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Assist in the development, organization, and implementation of a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
• Prepare progress notes for medical staff reflecting residents’ reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
• Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summary.
• Assist in the initiation and promotion of activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, always ensuring the safety and well‑being of each resident.

Requirements of the Activities Assistant:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.