Activity Specialist / Independent Living / Full Time

Wesley Commons; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Commons is seeking an Activities Assistant to support daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly activities for residents. You will assist with reminiscence sessions, outings, and special events, while maintaining records and planning calendars.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to coordinate with nursing staff and families. The role involves maintaining stimulating activity spaces, supporting residents’ needs, and complying with HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in social or recreation program in a health care setting (or related degree)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and interpret activity programs

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly activities and special events
• Maintain activity records and Snoozelen room assessments
• Plan reminiscence sessions with residents and families when needed
• Prepare and post monthly activity calendars for each floor
• Assist with transportation for activities as needed
• Ensure activity spaces are clean, organized, and well stocked
• Attend care plan meetings and participate in HIPAA-compliant documentation

Skills

Communication

Program planning

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Two-year health care degree

Job description

Assist in conducting and administering all daily, weekly, weekend and monthly activities and special events for the Health Care facility.Assist in maintaining sensory stimulation therapy records, records of results, and Snoozelen room assessments and recordsProvide opportunities for pleasurable external outings based on the needs and abilities of the residents.Assist with projects honoring residents and staff such as displays, birthday cards, awards etc.Assist with preparing and posting the monthly activity calendars for each floor.Visit residents on a weekly 1:1 basis to assess their activity needs; utilize snoozelen room with residents; and plan and conduct reminiscence sessions with residents and families, if necessary.Assist in maintaining activity rooms in a clean, neat, orderly, attractive and stimulating environment as well as ensuring that all items are stored appropriately when not in use.Assist in gathering materials through research, planning, books and other sources for small group discussions or activities.Assist in maintaining records of activities, attendance and participation in resident’s charts as required by DHEC.Complete and distribute the weekly newsletter.Responsible for bird.Responsible for assisting with the purchasing of activity supplies for parties, socials and special events as needed.Assist in maintaining assessment records of each resident and observe cognitive actions and document.Communicate with residents and families to learn residents likes/dislikes and be aware of residents health profile which may limit certain activities (check with CNA, nurse or physician if needed)Attend job-related in-services both on campus and off campus, if applicable, dealing with dementia or related to older adult activities.Serve as back up for activity MDS completion in the absence of the Activity Manager..Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulationNon-Essential Functions:Participates in all activities to include designing and promoting a stimulating atmosphere with plants, crafts, and animals.Consult with patients that become disoriented or confused and provide emotional support to residents.Assist, as needed, with transportation for Health Care residents to and from activities within facility.Attend Care plan meetings, as needed in the absence of Activity ManagerSpecial assignments as requested.Special Requirements:Must be able to handle bodily fluids; will be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment; must have adequate speech and hearing in order to communicate with the residents; must be able to handle the different emotions associated with the resident and their families; must be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs operate a lift van; must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition; must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time; must be able to deal with confidential information of residents such as diagnosis and medical history.Prefer two years experience in a social or recreation program in a health care setting or a two-year degree with an emphasis in a health care. Good human relation skills, strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with people at different organizational levels both inside and outside the company. Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc.