Activities Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

SUMMARY:

Assists with developing, organizing, coordinating and directing Facility and community resources to provide comprehensive therapeutic activities, services and programs to meet recreational, spiritual and psychosocial needs of nursing home Residents, compliant with Company Policies, State and Federal Laws and Regulations; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Residents, Employees and others and exhibit a sincere interest in working with the elderly; activities assistants who hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may also provide basic resident care within their scope of practice, including

assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting resident comfort and safety, and promptly reporting any changes in condition to nursing staff.

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 Improvement (CQI) Program

• Provides care and explanation to the Residents according to the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) Care Plan

• Assists with new admits, transfers, discharges and deceased Residents; provides post-mortem care as instructed and as needed 32. Communicates with Nursing Department co-workers and other Departments to meet needs of Residents

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

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family Medical Leave