Activities Assistant - Must be CNA certified

PruittHealth; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through engaging recreational programs. This role involves assessing individual needs and preferences, developing tailored activities, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing enriching experiences that promote social interaction and emotional well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in social or recreational programs, especially in healthcare settings.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized recreation programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to develop tailored recreation programs for residents.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care plans and activities.

Skills

Assessment and Evaluation

Program Development

Collaboration

Communication

Quality Assurance

Education

Two years of college education

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, in accordance with the patient's assessment and care plan, and as directed by the Supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct assessments and gather information by interviewing residents, family members, legal representatives, and significant others to develop individualized recreation programs that accommodate the residents' functional levels, needs, and interests.
2. Update resident recreation programs as needed to reflect individual needs and preferences, and to protect and promote residents’ rights.
3. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans. Attend care conferences and develop activity interventions as part of the comprehensive care plan. Communicate resident concerns and responses to interventions to team members and staff.
4. Schedule recreational activities that suit residents' schedules (morning, afternoon, evening, weekends), appeal to all age groups and genders, occur in various locations, and include seasonal events. Post monthly activity calendars.
5. Provide activities for residents confined to their rooms, reflecting lifelong interests such as music, reading, visits, and in-room projects, which residents can work on independently or with staff assistance.
6. Offer structured activities for cognitively impaired residents, such as music events, gross motor games, or outdoor walks. Adapt activities to enable participation, including segmenting tasks, verbal prompts, physical support, demonstrations, and hand-over-hand assistance.
7. Develop and implement procedures to inform residents about activities, encourage participation, and coordinate transportation.
8. Record progress notes in the clinical records, including observations, interventions, and resident responses. Audit chart entries for completeness and accuracy.
9. Perform quality assurance activities, including regulatory compliance rounds, activity observations, record reviews, and interviews. Identify staff performance issues and implement corrective actions.
10. Develop and update recreation policies and procedures aligned with the facility's philosophy, standards, and legal regulations.
11. Communicate daily with the Nursing Home Administrator regarding resident care, staffing, and budget issues. Develop staffing plans and recommend personnel needs to meet resident requirements and compliance standards.
12. Participate in departmental budgeting by providing financial information related to the department's needs and status.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Minimum two (2) years of college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, behavioral sciences, or clinical services.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, including at least one year of full-time employment in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting.

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