PT Activity Assistant

Luxor Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Activity Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities. This position involves assisting the Activity Director in implementing a vibrant activity program that fosters teamwork and motivation among residents. You will lead various activities, coordinate arts and crafts, and ensure that each resident is included and celebrated. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about making a difference and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. If you are ready to contribute to a fulfilling and rewarding experience for residents, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete 10 hours of in-service training annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities to maximize participation.
• Lead group and individual activities and maintain records.
• Coordinate arts and crafts programs for residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Activity Assistant Job Summary: Activity Assistant assists the Activity Director in the implementation of a quality activity program by motivating others and emphasizing teamwork.

Activity Assistant Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must be able to work varied hours – including nights, weekends, and holidays, when necessary.
• Must acquire a minimum of ten (10) hours in-service training per year, relating to recreation/activities.

Activity Assistant Duties:

• Assist residents to, from and with activities to enable maximum participation.
• Record activity attendance and participation in both group and individual programs.
• Lead assigned groups and individual activities.
• Assist to maintain volunteer records.
• Coordinate arts and crafts program for all levels of residents.
• Review resident activity care plan and assist in providing activities consistent with the plan.
• Assist in seasonal and holiday decorating of facility.
• Provide each resident with a current activity calendar.
• Assist in maintaining an on-going program for resident birthday recognition.
• Participate in community outings and special events as requested.
• Escort residents to outside appointments, as needed.
• Help stock and monitor resident store, as needed.
• Report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse immediately. Do not move the resident until a nurse can assess for injury. Supervisory staff may request a written statement regarding any observations of incident.
• Report personal injuries to the Office Manager, or designee, no matter how minor they may seem.
• Report any suspected or observed resident abuse to the Administer, or designee, immediately. This includes: resident-to-resident, staff-to-resident and visitor-to-resident.
• Observe and report needed repairs and service issues, such as broken, defective, or lost equipment and environmental issues.
• Attend all departmental meetings and/or inservices as required. Responsible for obtaining any information provided at missed meetings/inservices.
• All other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.