Activities Assistant, University Skilled Nursing, PRN - Brooks Rehabilitation

This position is located at our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified, three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs. If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.
 

The Activity Assistant will help carry out recreation and wellness programming as designed by the Activity Director/Recreation and Wellness Manager to support the health and well-being of guests and residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for set-up, clean up and implementation of one-on-one and group activities per the planned schedule.
• Track inventory of supplies and activity equipment.
• Notify Activity Coordinator of the need for ordering and/or order specified supplies within budgetary constraints.
• Completes assigned sections of the activity assessment for new patients within designated timeframe.
• Reviews patient’s leisure interests and provides options for participation while on the unit.
• Works independently and as a team to carry out assigned tasks.
• Meets with each new patient on day of admission when possible to welcome him or her to the unit.
• Communicates activity schedule to patients and encourages participation.
• Completes assigned documentation.
• Provides guidance to volunteers assigned to support the activity program.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and facility information.
• Completes reports and assignments accurately and adheres to established schedules.
• Follow assigned work schedule and demonstrate punctuality.
• Observes all facility policies and procedures.
• Observes Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Activity Director. 

Qualifications

• High school or GED diploma.
• 2 years of experience.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team, possess good communication skills, outgoing personality, and good work ethic.

Shift: PRN