Activities Assistant - Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation

Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant

Part Time

Daily Pay Available!

Primary Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents. 

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

• Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
• Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
• Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
• Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.
• Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
• Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred