The Holiday Retirement - Skilled Nursing Facility · 11 hours ago
Full Time Activity Assistant
Manville, RI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Holiday Retirement is a skilled nursing facility seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in providing engaging activities for residents. The role involves assisting with both group and individual activities, maintaining records, and ensuring a positive environment for residents.
Assisted LivingElder CareHealth Care
Responsibilities
Assist with activities as directed by the Activity Director and in accordance with each resident's plan of care
Be sure area to be used for activity is free
Set areas up as needed for the activity planned
Remind nursing staff of activities scheduled and residents who desire to participate
Assist with transport of residents to the activity area
Follow the instructions for the activity as directed
Observe individual resident participation and responses during the activity
Assist residents back to living areas at the conclusion of the activity
Notify nursing of resident behaviors which may indicate medical problems
Do record keeping or documentation tasks
Interact appropriately and effectively in one to one activities according to the resident’s strengths and limitations
Be aware of individual cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial impairments
Keep records of sensory stimulation or other type of activity and resident’s response
Chaperone scheduled activities away from facility grounds
Help maintain a pleasant and cheerful nursing home environment
Help with putting up, taking down, and storing seasonal decorations
Help care for plants
Assist residents to display calendars, pictures, cards or other mementos in their rooms
Deliver and read mail as needed
Assist with other tasks as directed by the Activity Director
Deliver the monthly Newsletters
Keep activity closets organized
Participate in and promote staff participation in facility-wide special activities such as dress up days and special observances
Attend mandatory facility in-services
Attend activity department in-services or workshops as directed by the Activity Director
Continue the activity program in the absence of the Activity Director
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and write at a high school level is required
Preferred
Completion of high school or above is preferred
Good verbal and written communication skills
Pleasant personality
Respect for authority
Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans
Respect for the rights of the residents including the right to privacy and the right to make choices
Maintain composure in stressful situations
Works well with others
Company
The Holiday Retirement - Skilled Nursing Facility
The Holiday is a family owned and operated Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility.
Founded in 1958
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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