Part Time Activities Assistant

CENTERVILLE in; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part Time Activities Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents in a healthcare setting. This role involves planning and conducting engaging activities, facilitating communication among staff and residents, and supporting quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for helping others. Join a team that values community and individual needs, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist with documentation and maintain attendance records.
• Support quality assurance and participate in resident assessments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in a long-term care facility

Job description

Part Time Activities Assistant (Healthcare)

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in facilitating communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs and interests of residents, the community, and the facility. Contribute to community planning related to the facility's services and residents' needs. Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.

Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in creating and implementing plans to address quality deficiencies as directed by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans, and conduct resident assessments. Assist in arranging transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharges.

Help develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to engage in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, providing materials like Braille or audiobooks as needed. Assist with documentation, including assessment records and quarterly progress notes.

Maintain a clean, organized, and secure Activity Department. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Preferably, one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy manuals.
2. Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and staff.
3. Mathematical skills to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
4. Problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret various instructions.

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is necessary, along with occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Visual acuity for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception is also required.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Management reserves the right to reassign duties as needed.