Activities Assistant

Carlyle House
  • Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Overview:
    In conjunction with the Resident Events Director, Activity assistant plans, organizes, communicates, and assists to achieve results in providing excellent resident care to meet the needs of each individual so he/she can perform at their highest level of functioning while providing a stimulating environment through daily activity programming.
     
    Duties:
    • Regular, punctual attendance.
    • Plan and lead a variety of daily activities, both in group and individual, including arts/crafts; music; physical, recreational games; sensory stimulation; cognitive activities and discussion groups at various scheduled hours.
    • Ability to use motivational techniques on residents.
    • Completes duty checklist.
    • Must be able to push wheelchairs; knowledge to use gait belts; and transfer techniques.
    • Operate DVD players, computer technology of Carlyle house internal system, music programming.
    • Transporting residents to/from activities.
    • Advance preparation for scheduled programs, set up, and clean up following activities.
    • Able to follow required safety precautions for loading, unloading, and wheelchair hook up for trolley outings.
    • The individual in this position should enjoy working with the elderly in a residential setting.
    • Should have a good working knowledge of activity programming for those with cognitive impairment.
    • Be Patient, creative, energetic and the ability to be flexible in activity program.
    • Be a strong leader, able to orally express self and a self-starter.
     
    Required Education:
    High school or equivalent

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOhio
    Websitehttps://www.carlylehouseassistedliving.com

    Skills

    • DVD (Digital Video Disk)unmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Musicunmatched
    • Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched

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