Creative Activities Assistant for Seniors

MOUNTAINVALLEY; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainValley is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering a creative, interactive activities program for residents. You will plan groups and individual activities, coordinate calendars, and help ensure needs are met in line with regulations and facility standards.

This role requires a high school diploma, communication skills, and the ability to read procedures. Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable one-year experience in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read technical procedures and manuals.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers and staff.
• Strong reading and comprehension of policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small and large group activities.
• Assist in communication between employees, residents, families and public.
• Support community planning related to resident interests and services.
• Develop monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in action plans to correct quality deficiencies as requested.
• Assist discharge planning and activity care plans for residents.
• Arrange transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharge.
• Create monthly activity schedules including outings and in-room activities.
• Encourage self-initiated activities and provide reading materials (Braille/audio as needed).
• Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes.
• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly and secure.

Skills

Reading procedures

Policy comprehension

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MountainValley is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering a creative, interactive activities program for residents. You will plan groups and individual activities, coordinate calendars, and help ensure needs are met in line with regulations and facility standards.

This role requires a high school diploma, communication skills, and the ability to read procedures. Experience in long-term care is preferred.