Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Ridgecrest Health & Rehabilitation Center is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our team. Must have a CNA license.

ABOUT Ridgecrest - Located in Deland, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team! While working here, you will enjoy:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
• Supportive management, cohesive work environment and many different career paths to help you achieve your professional goals

Qualifications of the Activities Assistant:

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience performing activity related duties.
• Current active CNA certification in the state of FL.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent creative and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities of the Activities Assistant:

• Assist in the development, organization, and implementation of a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents' plan of care and within the specified budget.
• Assist in the initiation and promotion of activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, always ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident.
• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in-room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events.
• Assist in the creation of an ongoing calendar of activities that creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
• Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and directing of the Activity Department fundraising events.
• Maintain records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events. Provide a copy of the calendar in each resident's room, and at least one large calendar prominently displayed in the facility.
• Assist with developing and maintaining an active volunteer program through marketing, development, support, and organization. Assign and train volunteers and maintain documentation of volunteer hours.
• Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreational therapy.
• Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summary.
• Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining active Resident Council. Provide accommodation, assistance, scheduling, and other means to assure that residents have the opportunity to meet a minimum of once per month. Channel feedback from the Resident council to the appropriate facility personnel to ensure that resident issues are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Document minutes of Resident Council meetings as well as follow-up to any concerns expressed at the meeting.
• Attend in-service education programs to meet facility educational requirements.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.