Job Description
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Job description:
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Job Title:
Activity Assistant
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Department:
Activities
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Shift:
Days, Afternoons and Evening
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Reports To:
Activity Director
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FLSA Status:
Hourly
SUMMARY n
Under the direct supervision of the Activity Director, the Activity Assistant shall assist in planning and carrying out a therapeutic activity program and do related work as required.
Vulnerable Adult Mandated Reporter n
A mandated vulnerable adult reporter of maltreatment, neglect, and abuse of vulnerable residents/tenants. Required to report any alleged maltreatment, neglect, or abuse to your supervisor and appropriate state agencies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES n
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Working directly with residents, singly and in-groups, toward the fulfillment of treatment objectives and goals set in resident's Care Plan.
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Complies with all State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to Activity Department
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Attempting to motivate residents to participate in activity programs.
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Communicates professionally and effectively with residents, visitor's supervisors and co-workers at all times.
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Working with volunteers in activity groups.
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Carrying out a specific program including recreational, divisional, intellectual, religious and community related activities, etc.
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Assisting in carrying out special events and outside entertainment.
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Being able to carry out established day activity program in the absence of activity staff.
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Abides by all facility policies and procedures.
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Maintaining supplies and equipment.
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Keeping physical area clean and organized.
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Maintaining supplies and equipment.
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Partaking in Inservice training.
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Provide services directly to and for residents.
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Maintaining necessary records and reports, including daily attendance records and also activity care plans and progress notes as needed. Assist with MDs and Compass as needed.
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Abide by facility policies and procedures.
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Follows instructions willingly, able to meet deadlines,



organizational loyalty, honesty, punctual, and dependable.
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Has desire and is able to interact with geriatric, convalescent, chronically, seriously, or terminally ill residents with respect, caring and understanding.
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Has an outgoing, enthusiastic manner.
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Is able to be creative through programs for elderly residents.
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Adheres to Federal/State regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights.
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Is able to display tact and good judgement in dealing with varying situations involving physicians, patients and their families, and visitors, as well as management and staff.
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Must be able to work well with others and maintain harmonious relationships.
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Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to other employees, residents, or self.
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MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES n
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Supervise volunteers and community service volunteers under the direction of the Activity Director.
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QUALIFICATIONS n
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Working knowledge of directing group activity.
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Considerable knowledge of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the aged and disabled.
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Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and make clear and detailed reports.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE n
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None Required
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Prefer: One or more years of training and/or experience in the field of activities in a nursing home setting or equivalent experience.
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Job Type: Full-time
Perks: n
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Work Location: In person
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📌 Activity Aide - Full Time - Serenity Court In Sandstone (Western Australia)
🏢 Cura Health
📍 Western Australia