Activities Assistant
On-site · Glen Allen, Virginia, United States
Glen Allen, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelHigh School Or EquivalentUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Activities Assistant needed to plan, organize, and direct a program of activities for residents in a nursing facility, providing entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression to meet basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The role assists physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals and families to explore appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits, while ensuring compliance with Resident Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting preferred
- Prior completion of a state-approved training course, or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employment
- Excellent creative and communication skills
- Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities
- Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility
- General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm
- Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program
- Organization, documentation, and implementation of detailed programs
- Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
- Comply with the Resident Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures
- Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below
- Perform Essential Duties as outlined above
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