Activity Assistant

Countryside Mental Health; Belmont (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Mental Health is seeking an Activities Assistant to implement an activity program for residents, addressing physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The role includes planning sessions for large and small groups and individual participation, while maintaining documentation and adhering to regulations.

The position requires basic computer skills, English proficiency, and the ability to work irregular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED highly preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Employee may be required to operate and automobile and various games.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Responsible for planning and implementing activities to meet resident’s specific needs, including large groups, small groups and individual participation.
• Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Responsible for initial assessment, picture and front name board.
• Compose monthly contributions, including the monthly activities calendar, post daily contributions on menu board, date board and pass out name tags.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous material and fire safety.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to Residents’ Rights.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant performs duties involving the implementation of an activity program, which meets physical, mental, psychosocial needs and interests or residents.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Responsible for planning and implementing activities to meet resident’s specific needs, including large groups, small groups and individual participation.
• Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Responsible for initial assessment, picture and front name board.
• Compose monthly contributions, including the monthly activates calendar, post daily contributions on menu board, date board and pass out name tags.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous material and fire safety.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to Residents’ Rights.

Essential Job Duties & Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• High school diploma or GED highly preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal,routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.
• Primary Physical Requirements:
• Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
• Lift over 50 lbs: Not required
• Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
• Carry over 50 lbs: Not required
• Reach above should height: Frequently
• Reach at shoulder height: Frequently
• Reach below shoulder height: Frequently
• Push/Pull: Frequently
• Hand Manipulation:
• Grasping: Frequently
• Handling: Occasionally
• Torquing: Occasionally
• Fingering: Not required
• Other Physical Considerations
• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing are all required.
• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.