Activity Assistant

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering daily resident programs. You will plan, coordinate, and lead stimulating activities, develop a newsletter and calendar, and communicate with families and the care team to enhance resident well-being.

You will also document progress, reassess interventions within the care plan, and ensure all records meet regulatory standards while performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least one year of long-term care or assisted living experience.
• Ability to produce stimulating programs.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate activities.
• Lead group activities and one-on-one visits as directed.
• Communicate with resident families and the care team.
• Prepare and review monthly calendar and activities newsletter.
• Evaluate and adjust activity interventions per the interdisciplinary plan.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Long-term care experience

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: ACTIVITIES CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create a strong and active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and the entire care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document on resident’s progress.
• Visits with residents on a one-on-one basis as directed.
• Evaluate and reassess activity interventions based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and
  make revisions as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activity Director on residents’ responses and/or progress to specific
  approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment, and
  decision-making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out the Activities role as
  assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

At least one year of long-term care or assisted living experience or equivalent combination of
experience and education. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication and
computer skills are required.