Activities Assistant

Activities AssistantRidgecrest 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 goalsQualifications 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.