Activity Assistant​/CNA

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Activity Director to plan, organize, develop and implement activity programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of activities is provided to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well being of each resident.

As Activity Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Assist in the planning, development, organization and implementation of activity programs.

Coordinate activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Dietary, Housekeeping, etc.) to ensure that adequate space is available for the planned activity.

Ensure that any supplies need for activities are obtained and set-up. Clean up activity supplies and areas upon completion of activities.

Implement and facilitate activities.

Ensure activities begin at the scheduled times.

Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs.

Remind staff and residents of scheduled activities.

Assist in transporting residents to and from the activity area.

Follow instructions on how to implement the scheduled activity. If problems are identified, notify the Activity Director. Notify nursing of any change in the resident’s behavior, emotional or physical status.

Observe and document residents’ responses to the activity provided.

Be aware of the resident’s cognitive, emotional, and psychological impairments.

Interact appropriately at all times with residents, families and visitors.

Provide one to one (1:1) activities to residents as indicated in the resident’s plan of care and as needed or directed. Document the activity provided, length of time resident was engaged in the activity, and the resident’s response to the activity.

Implement the activity program in the absence of the Activity Director.

Chaperone any scheduled activities off facility grounds.

Make recommendations to the Activity Director of possible improvements or new activities.

Assist with putting up, taking down, and storing seasonal decorations.

Assist the Director in the development of the Activity Calendar.

Deliver a copy of the monthly calendar to each resident.

Address, stamp, stuff and mail monthly calendars to responsible parties or family members as directed.

Deliver mail to residents as requested and provide assistance with opening, and reading the mail if specifically requested by the resident.

Assist the Director in obtaining and documenting information about the residents and their activity preferences/interests, as directed.

Assist the Director in maintaining current records of residents’ activity likes and dislikes.

Assist residents, in conjunction with the Director, to obtain needed supplies for independent activities of the resident’s choice. Document the activity and resident’s response.

Report all accidents/incidents to the Administrator or designee immediately.

Report any abuse and/or neglect of residents to the Abuse Coordinator and/or Administrator immediately upon identification and in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.

Participate in facility inspections (surveys) made by…