Overview:

Activity Assistant

*Full-time

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Albany Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As an Activity Assistant in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience

$1,000 new employee referral program

Paid life insurance

401k opportunities after your first year

DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance 

$5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year 

Quarterly Attendance Bonus Program

Activities Assistant Primary Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents. 

Responsibilities:

Activities Assistant Essential Functions

Activities Assistant will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests

Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs

Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed

Work closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms, etc.

Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility

Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters

Comply with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy

Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications:

Activities Assistant Qualifications

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel

Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices

Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning

The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA

Previous experience in long-term care is preferred