Activites

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc. in Chapel Hill seeks a Resident Activities Assistant to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs of residents, in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

The position focuses on developing and delivering therapeutic recreational services, maintaining records, and ensuring dementia care protocols are followed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required/preferred.
• Six months to one year of related experience preferred; leading activities desired.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English; computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing therapy-based activity programs.
• Develop and deliver recreational services to engage residents in social, spiritual, intellectual, educational, and physical activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage documentation of participation or refusals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Honesty / integrity

Friendly demeanor

Enthusiastic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Community Name: Chapel Hill Community

Resident Activities Assistant

Assists in the planning, organizing, and implementing a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs and interests of residents, in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and delivery of therapeutic recreational services to promote residents’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious, intellectual/educational, community/center service and recreational activities.
• Completes activities documentation, as assigned.
• Documents resident participation or refusal of activity services offered.
• Implements activity programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties.
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures, and protocols for residents in the Special Care Unit.
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' families or other significant relationships.
• Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols.
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed.

Competency Statement

• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Preferred.
• Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience preferred; previous experience in leading recreational activities, arts/crafts, intellectual/educational activities, community outings desired.
• Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet, and basic office equipment.
• Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid driver’s license; must obtain and maintain mandatory state, federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation.
• Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language; special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia residents; must work closely with residents, family members, volunteers, community staff, and community representatives; must function independently, have flexibility and personal integrity; must adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.