Activities Assistant

Company: Abernethy Laurels
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Activities AssistantThe Activities Assistant plans, organizes, and implements activities which stress recreation, diversion, intellectual/educational development for residents as an integral part of their total resident care or lifestyle; manages the day-to-day concerns of residents, coordinating all necessary resources.Maintains driver's license and safe driving record. Assists with transporting residents to on and off-site activities and appointments. Loads and unloads residents into vehicles.Assists with transporting residents in wheelchairs to activities. Encourages and implements social programs which will provide communication among residents through group activities and recreations.Assists in development of weekly and monthly schedules and calendars of activities.Works with new residents to assure their orientation and involvement in activities.Assists with personal shopping for residents. Participates in care planning to regularly contribute to resident evaluation and monitoring.Minimal Education: High School graduate or equivalent.Minimal Experience:Valid driver's license, and ability to meet UCHS auto insurance carrier's standards for coverage.Experience working in a skilled nursing or assisted living setting.Other Qualifications:One year experience with recreational programming in a geriatric setting preferred.

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