Job Description

Position summary: The Activities Assistant is responsible for providing meaningful activities to the residents and works collaboratively with the Activities Supervisor to maintain the activity department functions and a steady flow of activities which are designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident to the greatest extent possible.

Job Related Responsibilities and Activities:

1. Assists Activities Supervisor in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of the Activities Program and standardizing work methods.

2. Participates in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and families.

   3. Meets and interviews new residents to determine the resident's needs and interests.

   4. Provides support to residents and family members through the admission process and throughout their stay.

   5. Completes all department documentation and postings as assigned by the Activities Supervisor in

   accordance with regulation and MVH policy and procedure.

   6. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team, review and revision of the Plan of Care at least quarterly.

   Follows the Plan of Care in providing activities for the resident.

   7. Coordinates arrangements for activities; communicates arrangements/needs to other departments,

   volunteers, family members and others who benefit/participate.

   8. Sets up room and equipment for activities and cleans up following the activities.

   9. Transports and/or arranges for transportation of residents to activities.

   10. Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and .

   resident progress are evaluated by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior

11. Offers and conducts individual and group activities during day, evening, and weekend hours, based on the comprehensive assessment of each resident's needs and interests as assigned by the Activities Supervisor. Activities should include inside and outside areas and may include planned community activities.

12.Offers residents who are unable or who choose not to leave their rooms to participate in individual activities.

13.Assists in planning the monthly calendar of scheduled activities, which is posted prominently in resident areas and is easily readable by residents.

14. In the absence of the Activities Supervisor and as assigned, assumes the daily operational duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor, coordinates and completes activities programs, directs Activities Aides and volunteers, and completes jobs as directed by the Administrator.

15.Encourages resident self-esteem by visiting and conversing with them on a regular basis.

16. Assists in the orientation and training of new activities staff and volunteers as assigned.

17. Uses activity supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste. Assesses activities equipment and supply .

needs and makes recommendations to the Activities Supervisor

18. Prepares written and oral reports/recommendations to the Activities Supervisor concerning the operation

of the Activity Department.

19.Completes required paperwork accurately, legibly and in a timely manner.

20.Attends and participates in staff meetings and annual in-service training.

21. Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Activities Supervisor.

Experience and Skills

An interest in activities and working with geriatric individuals a must; geriatric activities experience preferred; nursing home experience preferred. Certificate of Completion of State approved patient activities coordinator program helpful. CNA certificate a plus. Must possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license.