Activity Assistant

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering resident activity programs. You will plan and facilitate engaging activities, develop volunteer opportunities, and maintain accurate progress documentation in alignment with care plans and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include leading group activities, one-on-one resident visits as directed, and regular communication with families and the care team to ensure

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate activities.
• Develop and maintain a volunteer program.
• Communicate with families and the care team.
• Prepare monthly calendars and newsletters.
• Lead group activities and record progress.
• Document resident responses and progress.
• Visit residents one-on-one as directed.
• Review interventions per care plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliant documentation.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Program planning

Education

Experience in long-term care or assisted living

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.