Activities Assistant

The Activities Assistant provides assistance in all activity functions ensuring that an on-going program of activities is carried out to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Essential Activities and Tasks Care Management and Service Delivery - 70% Performs day to day activity functions to provide programming that meets the residents’ interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Encourages and assists residents to participate in hobbies and crafts. Assists bed-bound residents by visiting, writing/reading letters, providing materials for hobbies, etc. Makes routine visits to residents and assists with crafts, projects, etc. May assist with transporting residents to/from dining areas. May accompany residents to off-site activities where residents are loaded into buses, transported, unloaded, assisted, accompanied and returned to activities out of the building. Interacts with residents to ensure that quality care and positive resident/staff relations are taking place. Maintains open and trust-building relationships with resident family members, responding professionally and promptly to any requests or concerns. Communicates with residents or family members to obtain activity information. Provide reading materials in Braille, tapes, and recordings as needed. Operations Management - 20% Coordinates scheduled parties, movies, games/activities appropriate for residents in various levels of care. Assists in developing an evening activity schedule. Completes individual monthly activity log for activities he/she has lead. Communicates needs for supplies/equipment as needed. Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed. Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 10% Develop and oversee written plans of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident and assure that all activity progress notes (and plan of cares) are charted, informative and descriptive of the service provided and of the resident’s response to the service. Maintains and reviews all charts, notes, and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules, regulations, and standards applicable to program services. Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honors the residents’ personal and property rights. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience One year activities experience preferred. Two years experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred. Other Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Working Conditions and Special Requirements Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day Standing - Up to 8 hours/day Walking - Up to 8 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients and/or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Driving - Up to 4 hours/day Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Living