Resident Activity Specialist

Ciena Healthcare; Blanchester (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Laurels of Blanchester in Blanchester, OH, is seeking an Activities Assistant to support program facilitation and resident engagement. You will assist Residents in attending activities and help maintain a welcoming community environment.

The role involves coordinating with the Activity Director, documenting attendance, and supporting volunteers. Prior experience in activities or recreation therapy is preferred; a GED/HS diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in activities, recreation therapy, and long-term care preferred.
• Computer skills are required.
• Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each Resident.
• Assist Residents to and from activity programs and outings as scheduled, as required.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Completes appropriate records indicating Residents' attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.
• Provide input to the assessment and evaluation of Residents' participation when requested. Communicates Residents' concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
• Supports Residents' individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
• Assists with escorting Residents to and from activities.
• Assist and work with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Activity Director.
• Cleans equipment and materials used for activities.
• Participates in long-term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Laurels of Blanchester in Blanchester, OH, is seeking an Activities Assistant to support program facilitation and resident engagement. You will assist Residents in attending activities and help maintain a welcoming community environment.

The role involves coordinating with the Activity Director, documenting attendance, and supporting volunteers. Prior experience in activities or recreation therapy is preferred; a GED/HS diploma is required.