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Charles E. Smith Life Communities · 4 weeks ago

Recreation Activities Assistant

North Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Charles E. Smith Life Communities is a faith-based nonprofit senior services organization dedicated to providing quality care and meaningful life experiences to older adults. The Recreation Activities Assistant will assist the Activity Team in implementing activities that meet residents' mental, social, and emotional needs, aiming to maintain their optimal functioning.

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Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility

Transport residents to and from unit programs and special activities off the unit

Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated

Provide documentation on each resident’s participation in activities, small groups and one-to-ones

Communicate with resident/family about activity programs

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption

Coordinate activities with and refer resident / family to other departments when necessary

Provide routine contact with Expressive Therapist, Nursing Personnel, and other team members to exchange information regarding residents’ progress

Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as appointed

Attend scheduled staff meetings to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and improvement of services

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility

Attend and participate in workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the long-term-care field. Maintain a professional status

Attend and participate in annual in-service training programs

Report all unsafe conditions and equipment immediately

Qualification

Activity planningMicrosoft Software proficiencyZoom knowledgeTeams knowledgeDocumentation skillsEmpathyPositive demeanorOrganizational skillsCollaboration