Activity Assistant

Salyersville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Salyersville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering engaging programs for residents in our long-term care setting. Candidates should have experience in long-term care or assisted living and the ability to create stimulating activities.

The role emphasizes communication with families and the care team, and requires strong computer skills to manage calendars, newsletters, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create a strong and active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and the care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document residents’ progress.
• Visits with residents on a one-on-one basis as directed.
• Evaluate and adjust activity interventions per care plan.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation of residents’ responses and progress.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Program development

Tools

N/A

Job 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.