Activities Assistant -Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: Works under direction of Director of Activities by assisting in carrying through activity programs that are designed to meet the needs of every resident. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Assures that every resident is informed of activity program: A. Posts monthly calendar on each floor. B. Distributes copies of monthly calendar to each resident’s room. C. Lists daily programs on daily board in alcoves. D. Announces activities, prior to beginning, on the PA system. E. Conducts resident interviews and assessments. F. Input careplans and attend care conferences as needed. 2. Attends in-service programs as directed. 3. Maintains appropriate records relating to program attendance and individual visits. Records comments in resident record as directed. 4. Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: · Education: Ability to read, writ and understand English · Work Experience: 1 year exp. in LTC Activities or as CNA Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: · Mobility: Participates in activities · Lifting: 20 lbs · Climbing · Bending: Assists in recreation programs · Pushing: 150 lbs in wheelchairs · Standing/Sitting · Reaching: Storage and decorating · Hearing: In high or low tone, clearly to be understood by residents · Speaking: In high or low tone, clearly to be understood by residents ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: · Inside/Outside · Heat/Cold · Wet/Humidity · Noise/Vibrations · Fumes/Odors/Chemical Exposure · Other Hazards Tamarac Rehabilitation and Health Center is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company
Requirements
- Ability to read, writ and understand English
- 1 year exp. in LTC Activities or as CNA
- Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
Responsibilities
- Assures that every resident is informed of activity program
- Attends in-service programs as directed
- Maintains appropriate records relating to program attendance and individual visits
- Records comments in resident record as directed
- Other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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