JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: Activities Assistant Reports To: Director of Activities Position Summary: The Activities Assistant is responsible for developing, organization and coordinating the highest quality programs for the Residents of Carleton-Willard Nursing and Rehab. The Activities Assistant utilizes available community and facility resources to facilitate quality programs while meeting the needs and interests of our Residents. Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, conduct and organize daily programs for Residents, including intervention for room bound Residents Interview and assess assigned Residents prior to their initial Resident care plan planning conference and place in Resident medical record. Develop a plan on care based on each Resident assessment with measurable goals and appropriate intervention or approaches. Regularly document Resident status based on the care plan schedule, known as the Resident Quarterly Progress Note. At the same time, update the care plan and make changes accordingly. Accurately document Resident attendance to groups in the designated notebook. Evaluate the overall effectiveness of activities for which the assistant is responsible and as necessary and modify the activity to meet the Resident\'s needs and interests. Transport Residents to and from activities and regularly request the assistance from nursing that is needed. Assist with the posting of posters, calendars and pertinent Activity information on the designated Activity Boards. Under the supervision of the Activity Director, purchase supplies as needed. \ Attend any meeting as directed by the Activity Director. \ Train and supervise volunteers assigned to activities. Complete any other assignments as directed by the Activity Director. Qualifications: \ High School Graduate \ Two years\' experience in a social or recreation program in a long term care setting within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a Resident Activities program. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Special Qualifications: If not two years\' experience, then you must meet one of the following criteria: Qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Qualified COTA or OTR Consideration of a music therapist with working with the geriatric population.

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