Activities Aide

North-Campus-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Tuition Reimbursement Program

PayActiv

Team Building Events

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

401K retirement plan

Job summary

North Care Center in Leesburg, FL seeks a full-time Activities Aide (CNA) to support the Activities Director in planning, organizing and directing programs that entertain, exercise, relax and fulfill residents’ needs. The role involves assisting the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired residents and their families in pursuing suitable leisure activities.

The position requires a Florida CNA license, a high school diploma or GED, and 6–12 months of related activity duties experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• CNA license in Florida required.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.
• Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.
• 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.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, organization, and implementation of a program of activities to meet residents' social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs.
• Assist in initiation and promotion of activities within and outside the facility, ensuring safety of residents.
• Coordinate and verify assistance provided to residents for activities and events.
• Provide in room activities for residents unable to attend daily events.
• Assist in creating a monthly calendar of activities accessible to all residents.
• Maintain activity scheduling and documentation per policies and regulations.
• Involve community groups and volunteers in planning events.
• Assist in planning and directing Activity Department fundraising events.
• Maintain records of resident participation and progress toward care plan goals.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying activity needs per medical assessment.
• Distribute monthly calendars to residents and display calendars publicly.
• Maintain a scrapbook of activities sponsored by the facility.
• Develop and maintain an active volunteer program and train volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Aide (CNA)

North is looking for a Full-Time Activities Aide to join their Team!

ABOUT NORTH CARE CENTER- Located in Leesburg, 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:

• Competitive Wages




• Tuition Reimbursement Program




• PayActiv, Get Paid Before Pay Day




• Team Building Events




• Lots of Employee Appreciation Activities




• Friendly Fun Competitions




• Milestone Luncheons / Gifts




• Mentorship Programs




• Paid Time Off




• Holiday Pay




• Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances




• 401K retirement plan

Summary for Activities Assistant (CNA)

• To assist the Activities Director in the planning, organizing and directing of a program of activities, which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social and spiritual needs to all residents of the facility. Assist the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and their families in the exploration of appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits.

Responsibilities of Activities Aide (CNA)

• 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 resident’s 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, ensuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times.




• 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 fund raising events.




• Maintain detailed 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.




• Maintain a pictorial scrapbook of activities and events sponsored by the facility during the year.




• Develop and maintain an active volunteer program through marketing, development, support, and organization. Encourage participation by residents, family members, staff, visitors, community groups and individuals. Assign and train volunteers and maintain documentation of volunteer hours. Reward volunteers for service annually and at other special events.




• Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreational therapy.




• Prepare progress notes for medical staff reflecting residents’ reactions and evidence of progress or regression.




• Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summary.

Requirements/Qualifications of Activities Assistant (CNA)

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.




• CNA license in Florida required




• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity related duties.




• Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.




• 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.




• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.




• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.eeoc.gov/poster




• Our facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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