Position Summary

• The Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient is met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health’s standards. Assists in providing, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each patient, an ongoing program to support patients in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community.

Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs
• Works in department as well as throughout facility
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of activities practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing activities functions in the post-acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the activities department
• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to MUSC Health’s polices and completes mandatory trainings and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Must be able to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• Must be able to appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
• Must be able to escort patients to and from activities
• Must be able to make regular in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities