Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Assists with developing, organizing, coordinating and directing Facility and community resources to provide comprehensive therapeutic activities, services and programs to meet the recreational, spiritual and psychosocial needs primarily for geriatric Residents in compliance with Company Policies, State and Federal Laws and Regulations; must interact courteously and respectfully with co-workers, Residents and others; must exhibit a sincere desire to work with the elderly.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; prefer two years or more of experience in healthcare Activity position; must be able to obtain and hold any required Certification; must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office; have good oral and written communications skills; must pass a drug screen and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Assists the Activity Director as requested with interviews and Assessments of Residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference and documentation in the Resident’s Medical Record

·        Assists with developing individual Activity Plans, Monthly Activity Program Calendars and special events.

·        Communicates Facility’s Activity Programs to Residents, staff and family

·        Assists with the organization and continuity of the Residents’ Council

·        Assists as requested with recruitment and orientation of Activity personnel.

·        Assists Residents to and from Activities; provides individual activities for Residents who can’t participate in group activities.

·        Must maintain valid driver’s license to assist with transportation for Residents’ field trips and other situations.

·        Documents Activities and Residents’ progress during MDS look-back period.

·        Assists the Activity Director with developing and complying with a Plan of Correction for the Activity Department regarding State and Federal surveys

·        As instructed by the Activity Director, attends Family and Resident Council meetings and meets with families

·        Must obtain and maintain any required certifications

·        Completes Activity Sections on MDS, RAPS, Triggers and Care Plan as assigned

·       Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings and Continuous Quality

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay

• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay

• Daily Pay – upon your request

• Direct deposit

• Bereavement leave

• Retirement Savings Plan/401K

• Shift Differentials for some nursing positions

• Tuition reimbursement for nursing education (CNA to LPN)

• Scholarship program for continuing nursing education