Creative Activities Assistant — Resident Engagement

(Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation) BSCH Clancy, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating a creative activities program for residents. The role requires coordinating with staff, families, and agencies to meet psychosocial needs and ensure a compliant program.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferably one year in long-term care, with strong reading, communication, and planning skills. The position is full-time and based on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Strong communication between staff, residents and families.
• Reasoning to solve practical problems using written or scheduled instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small and group activities.
• Communicate between employees, residents, families, and agencies to meet resident needs.
• Contribute to community planning and activity calendars.
• Develop monthly activity calendars and attendance records.
• Assist in action plans to correct quality deficiencies as directed.
• Assist with discharge planning and resident assessments.
• Arrange transportation for residents as needed.
• Develop monthly activity schedules including outings and in-room activities.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation and progress notes.
• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly and secure.

Skills

Reading

Communication

Math

Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One-year experience in long-term care preferred

Job description

PACS is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating a creative activities program for residents. The role requires coordinating with staff, families, and agencies to meet psychosocial needs and ensure a compliant program.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferably one year in long-term care, with strong reading, communication, and planning skills. The position is full-time and based on site.