Resident Activity & Engagement Assistant

Chehalem Post Acute; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chehalem Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating a creative and interactive activities program tailored to residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The role emphasizes communication across staff, residents, and families while maintaining calendars and progress notes.

The position involves planning monthly activity schedules, assisting with assessments, and coordinating transportation for resident outings and appointments within a

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Assist in providing communication between employees at all levels, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public.
• Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
• Assist in discharge planning and development of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents as needed including outings and appointments.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured.

Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chehalem Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating a creative and interactive activities program tailored to residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The role emphasizes communication across staff, residents, and families while maintaining calendars and progress notes.

The position involves planning monthly activity schedules, assisting with assessments, and coordinating transportation for resident outings and appointments within a