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• Activity Assistant: Weekends only

JOB

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant position is to assist in planning, organizing, developing and implementing the resident activity programs of the facility. JOB

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

• Assist

in planning, organizing and implementing group and individual activities based on residents’ individual needs as identified in residents’ health care plans.

• Assist

in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family as directed by the Activity Director.

• Assist

in maintaining a balance of recreational activities based on the particular demographics of the residents.

• Assist

in coordination of activity schedules with other departments as necessary.

• Communicate

residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and facility staff.

• Decorates

monthly bulletin boards indicating future activities, holiday themes, and/or picture review of past activities.

• Assists

in transportation of residents within the facility from one area of activity to another.

• Participate

in group activities to ensure maximum involvement by interested residents.

• Help

read incoming mail, and address and post outgoing mail upon the resident’s request.

• Arrange

transportation for field trips as requested. Miscellaneous Activity Functions

• Assist

in making appointments for the residents as requested.

• Assist

in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.

• Encourage

residents to participate in hobbies, crafts and other activities. Provide materials as necessary.

• Supervise

activities as necessary in the absence of the Director and/or Assistant Director.

• Provide

reading materials in various formats i.e., Braille, tapes, large print, etc. as necessary.

• Assist

in providing library services for residents through cooperation with local library.

• Make

routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc. as necessary.

• Assist

in arranging for special events i.e., bazaars, picnics, birthdays, anniversaries as necessary.

• Assist

bed bound residents by visiting them, writing letters, running errands, reading, etc.

• Perform

clerical duties as assigned by Activity Director or Assistant Director.

• Perform

daily, weekly and Monthly duties as described on attached Addendum. Care Plan, Assessment and Documentation Functions

• Assist

the Activity Director in developing comprehensive assessments and progress notes of the activity needs of each resident.

• Recognize

abnormal signs and symptoms that may signify a physical change in resident’s condition that could require nursing intervention. Report changes to charge nurse and Activity Director.

• Develop

and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care. Committee Functions

• Serve

on, participate in, and/or attend various committees of the facility as requested by the Activity Director.

• Provide

written and/or oral reports of the programs and activities as required by the committee.

• Assist

the Activity Director in evaluating and implementing recommendations from established committees as they may relate to activity services.

• Assist

in planning, organizing and implementing group and individual activities based on residents’ individual needs as identified in residents’ health care plans. Staff Development Functions

• Assist

the Activity Director in orienting new associates, activity personnel and/or volunteers to the activity department. Equipment and Supply Functions

• Review

and inventory activity supplies and equipment and recommend to the Activity Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.

• Assist

in conducting periodic checks of equipment to assure that all equipment is in good working order.

• Check

supply rooms to be sure that activity supplies are on hand to conduct scheduled activities.

• Ensure

that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary activity and departmental cleaning functions. Safety and Sanitation Functions

• Assist

in the development of safety standards for the activity department.

• Monitor

volunteers to assure they are following established safety and infection control regulations, policies and procedures.

• Ensure

that department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.

• Follow

all facility infection control, communicable disease, isolation and hazardous conditions policies and procedures.

• Be

sure that protective clothing/devices are on hand for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. Resident Rights Responsibilities

• Maintain

the confidentiality of all resident care information.

• Knock

before entering a resident’s room.

• Ensure

that all activity personnel are knowledgeable of the resident’s right and responsibilities, including the right of refusal.

• Review

complaints made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Activity Director indicating what action/s were taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.

• Participate

in resident/group council meetings as requested and provide support services to such council. Working Conditions

• Works

in office areas as well as throughout the facility.

• Moves

intermittently during work hours.

• Is

subject to frequent interruptions.

• Is

involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances.

• Is

subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.

• Communicates

with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors.

• Works

beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Works on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Is

subject to callback during emergency conditions.

• Attends

and participates in continuing educational programs.

• Is

subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants.

• Is

subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• May

be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

• Maintains

a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. JOB

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Must

possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED. Experience

• Must

have a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years preferably within a health care setting. Specific Requirements

• Must

be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must

display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.

• Must

possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must

genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.

• Must

possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.

• Must

possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

• Must

be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing activity services.

• Must

have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.

• Must

be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activities practices.

• Must

be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Must

not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must

be able to move continuously throughout the workday.

• Must

be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

• Must

be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must

function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies.

• Must

meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.

• Must

be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

• Must

be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 10 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 5 feet.

• May

be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• Sitting: 1-2 hour per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and

walking.

• Standing: 4-5 hours per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and

occasionally to sitting.

• Walking: 2-3 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and

occasionally to sitting.

• Lifting: 1-10 lbs. Continuously

11-20 lbs. Occasionally 21-35 lbs. Rarely 36-50 lbs. Rarely 51-75 lbs. Rarely > 75 lbs. Rarely

• Carrying: 1-10 lbs. Continuously

11-20 lbs. Rarely 21-35 lbs. Rarely

• Driving: Rarely
• Pushing: Continuously
• Bending: Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crawling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Occasionally
• Fine

Manipulation: Continuously (Frequency: Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%; Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+) Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.