Creative Activities Assistant for Residents

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Centerville (Washington County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Pikes Peak Post Acute in Centerville, WA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating a creative and interactive activities program that meets residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting activities, coordinating communication among staff and families, developing monthly calendars, arranging transportation, and assisting with assessments and care plans while maintaining a safe, clean activity department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferable one-year experience in a long term care facility.
• Ability to read technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for individuals or groups.
• Coordinate communication among staff, residents, families, and agencies.
• Develop and maintain monthly activity calendars and attendance records.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents to outings, appointments, or discharge.
• Support discharge planning and activity care plans.
• Assist in preparing activity materials and providing Braille or audio books as needed.
• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly and secure.

Skills

Reading procedures

Clear communication

Problem solving

Present information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferable 1 year LTC facility experience

Job description

Pikes Peak Post Acute in Centerville, WA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating a creative and interactive activities program that meets residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting activities, coordinating communication among staff and families, developing monthly calendars, arranging transportation, and assisting with assessments and care plans while maintaining a safe, clean activity department.