ACTIVITY ASSISTANT --WEEKEND POSITION

Position Purpose:

Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Plan coordinate and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document resident's progress.
• Visits with residents on a one to one basis as directed.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activities Director on residents responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment and decision making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:   At least one year long-term care or assisted living experience; or equivalent combination of eduction and experience.  Ability to produce stimulating programs.  Strong communication & computer skills required.