ACTIVITIES TECHNICIAN, CNA (PERDIEM)

divh2Assistant, Activities/h2pThe Assistant, Activities organizes, implements, and documents activity/recreational therapy programs to increase social interaction, enhance motor, social, and cognitive functioning, build confidence, develop coping skills and integrate skills learned in treatment settings into community settings using a variety of treatment modalities./ph3Essential Functions/h3ulliInstructs and leads various activity/recreation programs./liliTakes leadership of evening, weekend and holiday programs at the direction of the Activities Director./liliMaintains records regarding activity/recreation programs and participants; prepares reports as needed./liliAssists in the formulation of the monthly activity schedule and evaluation of all recreation programs and assists with solicitation required in connection with these programs./liliFamiliarize new patients and/or residents with the recreational opportunities available. Provides other staff with patients and/or residents interests and needs./liliTransports and assists patient and/or residents to and from activity/recreational programs./liliEncourages patients and/or residents participation within programs as needed to involve them to fullest extent./liliVisits patients and/or residents on an one to one basis for socialization, reality orientation, sensory and tactile stimulation and to encourage independent activities and provide needed materials such as books, magazines, puzzles, games, etc./liliAssists in preparation and serves refreshments for recreation programs, completes monthly food request forms if applicable./liliSupervises volunteers and assists in training new volunteers; assists in the evaluation and revision of the volunteer program./liliObtains through personal interview, and/or other means, information regarding each Patient and/or residents interest including apparent mental and physical capabilities, and the ability to participate in the recreational activity programs./liliRecords initially and periodically, individual patients and/or residents interests, involvement, and adjustment to the recreational activities program./liliDevelops and maintains active treatment plans for patients and/or residents listed on weekly care plan schedules and if prior approval is given for absence, the scheduled work must be completed before the absence./liliConfers with attending physicians and maintains individual patients and/or residents activities medical approval so as not to conflict with the patients and/or residents total care plan./liliConfers with the other members of the interdisciplinary patient and/or resident care team regarding patients and/or residents involvement in the recreational activities program and potential psychosocial needs./liliOperates equipment for various events, including audio-visual equipment./li/ulp* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position./ph3Other Duties/h3ulliProvides orientation to new employees as needed./liliMaintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates./liliComply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations./liliPerform other duties as assigned./li/ulh3Supervisory Responsibility/h3ulliMay serve as an interim department leader depending on need./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/h3ulliMust be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc./li/ulpstrongDisclaimer/strong/ppThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time./ppstrongEEOC Statement/strong/ppCHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws./ppThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training./ppPM19/ppstrongKnowledge Experience Requirements/strong/pulliHigh School diploma or general education degree (GED)/liliClear and Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida is preferred/lili1-3 years of experience in a an Activities / Recreation role preferred/liliMust have knowledge of computer office/clinical software/liliMust be able to read, write and understand the English language/li/ul/div

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