Resident Activities Specialist

Ahwatukee Post Acute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahwatukee Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and running a creative activities program for residents. You will ensure activities meet residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial needs while adhering to regulations and standards.

You will participate in planning, scheduling, and documenting monthly activities, assist with care plans and discharge planning, and help coordinate transportation for residents as needed.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows technical procedures.
• Reads and comprehends policy manuals.
• Able to communicate effectively with managers, staff, residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small, and large group activities.
• Assist in maintaining communication between staff, residents, families, and external partners.
• Participate in community planning related to resident services and needs.
• Develop and maintain monthly activity calendar and attendance records.
• Assist in discharge planning and activity care plan development.
• Arrange transportation for residents to outings, appointments or discharge.
• Generate a monthly activity schedule including outings, group activities and in-room activities.
• Encourage resident participation in self-initiated activities, hobbies, crafts and reading.
• Provide necessary materials including Braille or audio materials as appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation and progress notes as directed.
• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly and secure.

Skills

Reading

Communication

Math basics

Problem solving

Fractions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ahwatukee Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and running a creative activities program for residents. You will ensure activities meet residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial needs while adhering to regulations and standards.

You will participate in planning, scheduling, and documenting monthly activities, assist with care plans and discharge planning, and help coordinate transportation for residents as needed.