Marycrest Manor is seeking a dedicated and reliable Activities Assistant to join our team. As an Activities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting with activity programs and ensuring the needs of our residents are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize, implement and direct scheduled activities of a recreational, physical, educational, social and spiritual nature for residents both in groups and for individuals.
Ensure participation of all residents and that activities offered can be applied to various levels of functioning according to recorded resident assessments.
Assist the Activities Director in obtaining physician and responsible party clearance pass for residents to go off campus to field trip events.
Perform room visitations and activities as required by schedule and / or observed need.
Assist Activities Director with Resident Council meetings, as required.
Assist Activities Director in interviewing of residents and creating plan of activities to be incorporated in to resident’s overall care plans.
Keep clear and concise documentation on logs and in resident charts of resident participation in activities as required by state regulations and facility policy. Working knowledge in the use of the E-charting system.
Maintain activity spaces and storage areas in a clean, organized and hazard free manner according to state regulation.
Is consistently punctual for set up for resident activities. Transport residents to assigned locations for activity.
Monitor and supervise residents at all times during activities to ensure resident safety.
Assist in passing meal trays to residents at mealtimes. Ensure correct tray is given to correct resident.
Assist and participate in hydration program for residents.
Skills and Job Requirements:
Ability to work flexible hours required, including availability for weekends and holidays
Ability to supervise several residents at a time for group activities
Keen awareness and observation skills to identify reportable changes in residents and/or their environment
Converse with residents in a familiar and respectful manner that engages them in a meaningful way and exhibits patience and tact
Attend required in-service and other training required for this position
Take responsibility and accountability for his/her actions
Complete 8 hours of continuing education annually that is pertinent to job requirements
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