Part-time Activities Assistant

RegalCare (1); Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

RegalCare (1) in Ridgeland, SC seeks a part-time Activities Assistant to help plan, organize, and execute activities that enhance residents' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will support residents in maintaining independence under the direction of the Activities Director and Administrator.

Duties include evaluating resident needs, developing plans, coordinating with staff and volunteers, maintaining documentation, and aiding in budgeting and space coordination.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and execute individual and group activities to support residents' well-being.
• Experience coordinating with facility departments and staff.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine needs and develop activity plans.
• Plan and carry out activity programs for individuals and groups.
• Develop activities for the monthly calendar.
• Collaborate with Directors and Social Services on volunteer program.
• Maintain documentation and participate in care plan meetings.
• Supervise and train volunteers; coordinate decorations and spaces.

Skills

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and creative PART-TIME ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT to join our team! The Activities Assistant assists in planning, organizing, developing, and executing a wide range of individual and group activities that enhance and promote the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the residents. The Activities Assistant will assist residents with returning to or maintaining their maximum level of independent functioning. The Activities Assistant works directly under the Activities Director and the Administrator.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Evaluate each resident to determine needs, interests, and abilities, and develop an individual or group activity plan to meet the needs and interests of each resident
• 2. Plan, organize, develop, and carry out activity programs based on the needs and interests of the residents, both individually and in group settings
• 3. Develop activities for the Director to add to the monthly calendar
• 4. Work with the Director, Administrator and Social Services Department in developing and maintaining a volunteer program which includes, but is not limited to, religious services
• 5. Maintain all written documentation as required in the activities policy
• 6. Attend and participate in the Resident Care Plan meetings and other meetings as required
• 7. Maintain all activity areas and equipment and provide seasonal and special decorations. Work with various departments to coordinate all activities within the facility
• 8. Supervise, assist, and advise the Social Services Department in all areas related to resident activities
• 9. Assist in in-service training of staff as required
• 10. Provide orientation and assignment for all volunteers
• 11. Utilization of all possible community recreational opportunities
• 12. Assist all residents and representatives during initial adjustment to the facility
• 13. Assist in other duties as requested by the Administrator
• 14. Attend state and regional meetings for continuing education units in related matters
• 15. Serve on the Facilities committee as requested by the Administrator
• 16. Serve as a liaison between the residents and outside resources as needed for the special needs of the individual
• 17. Coordinate the overall budgeting and purchasing of the Activities Department
• 18. Ensure that no employee begins work before clocking in and no employee continues work after clocking out
• 19. Perform other duties as assigned by the governing body and/or administrator for the overall care of the residents to meet their daily needs as required by the regulations for long-term care. This assignment may be imminent, temporary, or full-time as directed by the resident's need.