Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant position is to assist in planning, organizing, developing and implementing the resident activity programs of the facility and assure resident safety.

· Assist in planning, organizing and implementing group and individual activities based on residents' individual needs as identified in residents' health care plans.

· Assist in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family as directed by the Activity Director.

· Assist in maintaining a balance of recreational activities based on the particular demographics of the residents.

· Assist in coordination of activity schedules with other departments as necessary.

· Communicate residents' programs to residents, residents' families, volunteers, and facility staff.

· Decorates monthly bulletin boards indicating future activities, holiday themes, and/or picture review of past activities.

· Assists in transportation of residents within the facility from one area of activity to another.

· Participate in group activities to ensure maximum involvement by interested residents.

· Help read incoming mail, and address and post outgoing mail upon the resident's request.

· Arrange transportation for field trips as requested.

· Assist in making appointments for the residents as requested.

· Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.

· Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts and other activities. Provide materials as necessary.

· Supervise activities as necessary in the absence of the Director and/or Assistant Director.

· Provide reading materials in various formats i.e., Braille, tapes, large print, etc. as necessary.

· Assist in providing library services for residents through cooperation with local library.

· Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc. as necessary.

· Assist in arranging for special events i.e., bazaars, picnics, birthdays, anniversaries as necessary.

· Assist bed bound residents by visiting them, writing letters, running errands, reading, etc.

· Perform clerical duties as assigned by Activity Director or Assistant Director.

· Perform daily, weekly and Monthly duties as described on attached Addendum.

· Assist the Activity Director in developing comprehensive assessments and progress notes of the activity needs of each resident.

· Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms that may signify a physical change in resident's condition that could require nursing intervention. Report changes to charge nurse and Activity Director.

· Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.

· Serve on, participate in, and/or attend various committees of the facility as requested by the Activity Director.

· Provide written and/or oral reports of the programs and activities as required by the committee.

· Assist the Activity Director in evaluating and implementing recommendations from established committees as they may relate to activity services.

· Assist in planning, organizing and implementing group and individual activities based on residents' individual needs as identified in residents' health care plans.

· Assist the Activity Director in orienting new associates, activity personnel and/or volunteers to the activity department.

· Review and inventory activity supplies and equipment and recommend to the Activity Director the equipment and supply needs of the…