Activities Assistant

Regency Care of Arlington•Arlington, VA

10h

About The Position

We are looking for an energetic Activities Assist to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors. Major Duties and Responsibilities The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors. The Activities Assistant will ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room. The Activities Assistant will interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences. The Activities Assistant will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility. The Activities Assistant will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents. The Activities Assistant will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service. The Activities Assistant will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director. The Activities Assistant will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible. The Activities Assistant will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits. The Activities Assistant will coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary. The Activities Assistant will coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption. The Activities Assistant will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgment.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Positive attitude.
Ability to be organized and efficient.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a long term care environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs
Assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities
Ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences
Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility
Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents
Document resident activity program attendance
Observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director
Involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible
Assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits
Coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary
Coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments
Assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated