Beautician

Richwood Nursing & Rehab; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing and rehabilitation facility in La Grange, Kentucky, seeks an Activities Assistant to plan and conduct engaging activities for residents. The role involves communication with families and staff, developing activity schedules, and ensuring participation in self-initiated activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in long-term care. Join us to enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group activities.
• Support quality assurance and assessment plans.
• Develop and implement activity care plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Mathematical concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in providing effective communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs and interests of residents, the community, and the facility. Participate in community planning related to the facility's interests and the needs of residents and their families.

Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records. Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing plans to address quality deficiencies as requested by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, develop and implement activity care plans, and conduct resident assessments.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharges. Develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, providing materials including Braille or audio books as needed.

Assist with documentation, including quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director. Maintain the Activity Department in a clean, orderly, and secure manner.

Supervisory Requirements: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, policies, and manuals.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret various instructions.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching, pushing, pulling frequently; talking and hearing frequently; tasting and smelling frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Visual acuity for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment: Typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information: Management may reassign duties as needed. This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.