Activities Assistant at Bilden & Tagen Bistum Mainz GmbH

Bastian, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Planning, Resident Assessment, Care Plan Implementation, Patient Transport, Volunteer Supervision, Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Event Coordination, Crafting, Patient Observation

Industry

Description

Description The Activities Assistant reports to the Director of Activities and is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an on-going program of activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident in accordance with the comprehensive assessment. We are looking for someone energetic, compassionate, and creative with the ability to work both weekdays and weekends on a rotating schedule! Schedule: Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Day Shift ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of all activities programs. Prepare activity area for scheduled functions. Move/arrange equipment and supplies. Clean up activity areas after completing activity functions. Create decorations, set up necessary equipment and create crafts. Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents. Order and maintain adequate levels of materials to implement activity programs. Escort residents to and from activities areas. Transport residents to activity functions held offsite using the facility van. Make routine one-on-one visits to residents not able to participate in activity programs. Assist in developing and implementing care plans and resident assessments. Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement. Ensure that resident attendance and participation in Activities programs are documented with reference to their response to the program noting both active and passive participation. Ensure all charted activity notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided. Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information. Supervise and schedule volunteers, as directed. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. 1-5 years of experience in a Long Term Care Facility. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds Must be able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the work day throughout the facility. Must be able to work outside of normal work hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed to meet facility and position demands. Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing activity programs to support the physical and mental well-being of residents. Responsibilities include organizing events, documenting participation, and providing one-on-one visits to residents.