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Avina · 4 months ago

Activity Assistant Part Time

Crossroads Care Centers is seeking an Activity Assistant to help organize and execute a diverse activity program for residents. The role involves working closely with the Activity Director to ensure that activities meet the varying needs of the residents, including physical limitations and interests.

Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

The Activity Assistant will work directly under the supervision of the Activity Director to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program
Daily visitation on a one to one basis for residents on the One to One program
Selection of appropriate programs for the residents on the one to one program. (crafts, table games, service projects, intellectual activities, etc.)
Balance of small, medium and large group activities, as well as a balance of programs held on the varied floors and in the central activity room
Balance of recreational, intellectual, religious service and community orientated programs
Daily group exercise on floors where feasible, individual exercises when group sessions are not possible
Leadership of evening and weekend programs at the direction of the Activity Director
Daily recording of resident’s participation in activities
Charting residents progress quarterly or more often as needed
Participation in the formulation of individual goals for each resident in cooperation with all departments, nursing, dietary, etc. (Attendance at patient - care conferences at the direction of the activity director.)
Attendance at in-service classes and workshops, both within and outside the facility and department conferences with consultant at the discretion of the Activity Director
Contacting each new resident and familiarizing them with the activity opportunities available to them
Assist in the formation of the monthly activity schedule and in the evaluation of all programs
Responsible for the daily preparation of materials and supplies needed for the day’s programs and for informing the Activity Director of supplies that need to be acquired for upcoming programs
Coordination of goals, schedule and program as not to clash with, but rather assist with all other departments

Qualification

Activity planningResident engagementGroup leadershipCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program
Experience in working with residents of varying age, background, physical limitations, interests, and mental capacity
Capability to select appropriate programs for residents
Experience in leading small, medium, and large group activities
Ability to balance recreational, intellectual, religious service, and community-oriented programs
Experience in leading daily group exercise and individual exercises
Ability to record resident's participation in activities and chart progress
Experience in formulating individual goals for residents in cooperation with various departments
Willingness to attend in-service classes, workshops, and department conferences
Ability to contact new residents and familiarize them with activity opportunities
Experience in assisting with the formation of monthly activity schedules and evaluating programs
Ability to prepare materials and supplies needed for daily programs
Experience in coordinating goals, schedules, and programs with other departments

Company

Avina

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Avina offers multi-faceted care, from short-term rehab to assisted living, independent living and skilled nursing care.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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