Job Posting Title Activities Assistant (Memory Care)

Avonhealthandrehab; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

$1,000 New Employee Referral Program

DailyPay – work today, get paid today!

Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Monthly celebrations and employee 
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Job summary

Avonhealthandrehab in Avon, IN is seeking an Activities Assistant for Memory Care to plan and run engaging programs for residents. You will collaborate with the Activities Director to tailor activities to individual interests and abilities, document progress, and support a safe, welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills (Word/Excel), and a cooperative attitude.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of personal computers, e-mail, and software such as Word and Excel.
• Understand principles of best Activities practices.
• Patience, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents.
• Ability to be discrete and protect confidential information per Corporate Compliance and HIPAA.
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement activity programs meeting residents' needs.
• Assist in evaluating residents with activity interests, abilities and needs.
• Document activity plans and progress notes as directed.
• Support the Activities Director in planning and setting up activities and calendars.
• Assist in developing and distributing monthly activity calendars and newsletters.
• Ensure safety and infection control and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient, cheerful demeanor

Discretion and confidentiality

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Activity Assistant for Memory Care

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As am Activities Assistant in our facility, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive starting wage

• $1,000 New Employee Referral Program

• DailyPay – work today, get paid today!

• Quarterly Education Bonus Program

• Monthly celebrations and employee recognitions

Activities Assistant Primary Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

• Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
• Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
• Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred