Full job description

PRIMARY DUTY

Assist in coordinating, developing, and maintaining quality activity programs providing opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful social and diversified activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participates in the program planning process, led by the Activities Director
• Assures that all activity procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Carries out planned activity program (s) based on Activity Director’s assessment
  • Explains principles, techniques, and safety procedures for organized on-site activities to participants and demonstrates use of materials and equipment
  • Observes, analyzes, and records residents participation, assessments, reactions, and progress during activity sessions
• Plans special events for residents, such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc
• Makes suggestions for new and varied activities to Activity Director and provides residents with the opportunity for self-expression and choices
• Promotes self-esteem and social interaction of all residents and encourages participation and involvement in activities
• Assists residents with personal correspondence
• Orders needed supplies (i.e. art and craft supplies, party supplies, etc.) and tracks inventory
  • Provides bedside activities and follow-up for residents unable to attend regularly schedules activities
  • Identifies and provides adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, tape recorders)
  • Updates calendars and, under the supervision of the Activity Director, prepares a monthly activity calendar, distributes activities schedule to residents and posts for easy reference by residents
  • Begins activities on time and does not cancel groups unless Activity Director provides prior approval
  • Prepares materials and supplies needed for daily programs
• Attends resident and family council meetings when invited
• Reports all concerns and/or complaints made by a resident or their family members to the Activity Director or Administrator
• Assists with departmental housekeeping duties, including, but not limited to cleaning activity room, properly putting away supplies at the end of each day, maintaining activity carts, and assisting Activity Director with other specialty rooms
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Activity Director
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Assists families and other visitors as needed
• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
• Performs other duties as directed