Recreation Assistant

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. seeks an Activities Assistant for a long term care facility in Baltimore, MD. You will plan and direct the Activity Department to support residents’ well-being, coordinating group activities and outings.

You will assist with 1-on-1 activities, transport residents as needed, and work with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care. A high school diploma and 3 years in a Skilled Nursing Facility are required.

Qualifications

• Plan, organize and direct the activity department to meet residents' well-being.
• Coordinate group activities and assist with 1-on-1 engagement.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in care activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with standards and policies.
• Facilitate group activities.
• Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance.
• Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities.
• Assist with outings and special events and other duties.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and residents' rights.

Skills

Group activities

Resident interaction

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3 years' experience in Activities Department in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Job description

Long Term Care Facility Is Seeking an Activities Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

• Facilitate group activities
• Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance
• Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized
• Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities
• Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years' experience in Activities Department in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off