Program Assistant

We are seeking a part-time Program Assistant to provide interactive programming for residents of the Skilled Nursing Center and Assisted Care.

Schedule:

Two days per week — one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and one weekday (flexible) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hours:

10 hours per week, non-benefited position

Pay Range: $20 - $25 per hour (based on experience)

• Assist in organizing, coordinating and running daily activity programs and one on one visits.
• Evaluation effectiveness of programs and contractors and provide feedback.
• Prepare function requests and check requests as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance of electronic calendars for healthcare units. Post monthly and daily activities on units.
• Assist with transport to/from programs to ensure maximum resident participation.
• Enter attendance and participation levels for each program in activity software.
• Report any changes in resident’s cognitive or physical functioning to the charge nurse/unit director.
• Meet with residents to select independent events and enter in personal calendars as assigned.
• Motivate and encourage all residents to participate in daily programming.
• Provide support to outside entertainers, clergy, volunteers and others as needed to facilitate programming.
• Communicate with nursing staff on daily programs available.
• Decorate boards and units orienting residents to season/holiday/special events.
• Check in with temporary residents to assist them with daily pursuits and leisure interests.
• Assist with mail, newspapers and weekly program schedule
• Accept flexible weekend, holiday and evening schedule to support the program schedule.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Experience in a customer service role, preferably in an elder care setting.
• Experience in nursing home or assisted living activities role, and/or be eligible for certification in the activity profession.