Patient Activities Assistant

Position: Activities Assistant

Department: SNL/LTCU

Location: Marlette MI

Hours: Part Time. Days. No Holidays. Partial Benefits.

Activities assistants schedule, plan and produce events for the residents of the institution for which they work, make decisions about which activities might be most valuable for their audience, then plan each part of the event. They're also responsible for creating a collection of activities that offer different types of stimulation, including those that offer opportunities for mental, physical, social and emotional growth and enjoyment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CNA Certified preferred
• CPR or First Aid Certified
• Prior experience with senior adults with dementia and Alzheimer's preferred
• Prior experience in planning and implementing activities and events preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and assist residents engaged in scheduled activities as necessary.
• Observe and document resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement in facility activities.
• Make routine visits to in-room residents and assist them by writing letters, running errands, making appointments and providing assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activities information.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Activity Assistant.
• Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.
• Assist in ensuring resident welcome and engagement protocols are in place.
• Developing and following an event budget.
• Creating safety protocols for events.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."