Activities Assistant - Must be CNA certified

Pruit Health; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a dedicated Recreation Coordinator to enhance the quality of life for residents through tailored recreational programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in recreation or social work and experience in healthcare settings. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, scheduling activities, and collaborating with the care team to ensure resident engagement and satisfaction. This role requires excellent communication skills and a passion for improving residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of college education in relevant fields.
• Two years of experience in social or recreational programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized recreation programs.
• Schedule and provide recreational activities for residents.
• Record progress notes and perform quality assessment functions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Adaptability

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, interested family members, legal representatives, and significant others to develop individualized recreation programs that accommodate the functional levels, needs, and interests of each resident.
2. Update resident recreation programs as needed to accommodate individual needs and preferences, and to protect and promote residents’ rights.
3. Work cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. 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 to suit residents' hours (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend), appealing to all age groups, in various locations, and including seasonal events. Post monthly activities calendar.
5. Provide activities to 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, using segmentation, verbal prompts, physical support, demonstrations, and hand-over-hand assistance when needed.
7. Develop and implement procedures to inform residents about activities, encourage participation, and arrange transportation.
8. Record progress notes in the clinical record, including subjective and objective findings, behavior observations, interventions, and responses. Audit chart entries for completeness and accuracy.
9. Perform quality assessment and assurance functions, including regulatory compliance rounds, activity observations, record reviews, and interviews. Address staff performance issues and implement corrective actions.
10. Develop and update Recreation Services policies and procedures aligned with the facility's philosophy, professional 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.
12. Participate in developing the department budget and provide financial information regarding department 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 healthcare setting with residents or patients.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.