ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - THE KEMPTON of CHARLESTON at Liberty Healthcare Management – CHARLESTON, South Carolina

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
Full Time

Job Description:

Assists in planning, promoting, and leading individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.

Encourages social communication through group activities.

Assists residents with participation in religious programs and leisure activities.

Assists with monthly newsletter and activities calendar.

Assists in the maintenance, storage, and use of activities supplies.

Assists with the set-up of the volunteer program and appreciation events.

Assists in transporting residents to and from Activity programs.

Assists with admissions assessments, Clinical responsibilities, MDS, care plans and progress notes according to documentation policies and procedures.

Facilitates community interaction programs.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous Activities Assistant, and/or Long Term Care/Memory Care/Assisted Living experience preferred.

Prefer Certification as an Activities Professional in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center.

Ability to function well with different patients’ personalities and work well with other staff.

Team player, positive, energetic, and professional.

Self-motivated and work well independently.

Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.

Ability to work well under pressure and use supplies economically.

Valid Driver’s License.

Prefer CDL license, or ability to obtain CDL.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.