Engaging Activities Assistant

PACS; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Richland, WA seeks an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in running a creative, interactive activities program for residents. The role ensures services comply with federal, state, local, and corporate standards and focuses on meeting residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

The position involves planning, coordinating group and individual activities, maintaining calendars, arranging transportation, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferable one-year experience in a long term care facility.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Assist in providing good communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
• Assist the QA and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including outings, appointments, or discharge.
• Assist in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, including outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading; provide materials as necessary.
• Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
• Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

PACS in Richland, WA seeks an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in running a creative, interactive activities program for residents. The role ensures services comply with federal, state, local, and corporate standards and focuses on meeting residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

The position involves planning, coordinating group and individual activities, maintaining calendars, arranging transportation, and documenting progress.