Activities Assistant - Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab

JOIN THE LEXINGTON PREMIER NURSING AND REHAB FAMILY!

We are looking for a positive, compassionate activities assistant to add to our premier team! The activities assistant will assist in the creation and implementation for daily, weekly, and monthly events in an effort to engage residents. You should be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

To succeed as an activities assistant, you should strive to stage entertaining, engaging activities that will appeal to the age and physical or emotional condition of the resident. You should be observant, driven, creative, caring, and responsible.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
• Keeping records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
• Reporting medical concerns or observations to the nurse.
• Providing participants with instructions for the event.
• Adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.

Activities Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma and certain certifications may be required.
• 1-2 years (preferred) experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related.
• Job training and first-aid and CPR training may be necessary.
• Ability to pass a background check 
• Physical fitnesses, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
• Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings and weekends
• Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.