Activities Assistant/ Driver

TLC Management•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Overview Come join us as an Activities Assistant /Driver at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference! If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Englewood Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center. W e believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference. As a member of our activities team, look at what benefits you can enjoy: Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience $1,000 new employee referral program DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! Monthly Celebrations and recognitions Responsibilities The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents. Developing and implementing activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed Working closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy The Activities Driver is responsible for providing transportation to and from the facility’s activity programs, physician’s appointments and outings. This also includes making deliveries and other transportation duties . Loading and unloading residents into the transport vehicle and securing residents safely inside the vehicle. Transporting residents to physician’s office, places designated by the Activities Department and other appointments as assigned. This includes making other deliveries as assigned. Having a nursing assistant or licensed nurse accompany all residents that have any medical complexity, as determined by the DON or ADON. Ensuring that a charged cell phone is available at all times during any bus operation and must not use the cell phone during the operation of the vehicle. Ensuring that the resident LOA is signed by the nursing personnel or themselves. Ensuring that all necessary paperwork accompanies the resident for appointments, keeping all resident information confidential and secure, and keeping track that none of the resident’s information is missing. Reporting to the nurse once the resident returns to the facility and accurately recording transports. Calling 911 immediately if any resident requires medical attention and then notifying the HFA and DON. Reporting to appropriate Charge Nurse or designee any resident who lacks proper I.D. Reporting any significant change in a resident’s condition or poor tolerance during transport to the Charge Nurse. Displaying a pleasant, interested and positive approach to residents. Being able to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Retesting of driving skills annually, regardless of age or driving record. Representing the facility in a professional and positive manner in dress and behavior at all times. Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times. Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system. Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA
All drivers must be over the age of 21 and have driven for three years or more.
All drivers must possess a current, unencumbered driver’s license issued by the State.
All drivers must have valid documentation of a safe driving history.
All drivers must complete a basic first aid course.
All drivers must complete a driving skills test, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care is preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents.
Developing and implementing activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs
Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed
Working closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms
Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility
Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
Providing transportation to and from the facility’s activity programs, physician’s appointments and outings.
Loading and unloading residents into the transport vehicle and securing residents safely inside the vehicle.
Transporting residents to physician’s office, places designated by the Activities Department and other appointments as assigned.
Having a nursing assistant or licensed nurse accompany all residents that have any medical complexity, as determined by the DON or ADON.
Ensuring that a charged cell phone is available at all times during any bus operation and must not use the cell phone during the operation of the vehicle.
Ensuring that the resident LOA is signed by the nursing personnel or themselves.
Ensuring that all necessary paperwork accompanies the resident for appointments, keeping all resident information confidential and secure, and keeping track that none of the resident’s information is missing.
Reporting to the nurse once the resident returns to the facility and accurately recording transports.
Calling 911 immediately if any resident requires medical attention and then notifying the HFA and DON.
Reporting to appropriate Charge Nurse or designee any resident who lacks proper I.D.
Reporting any significant change in a resident’s condition or poor tolerance during transport to the Charge Nurse.
Displaying a pleasant, interested and positive approach to residents.
Being able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Retesting of driving skills annually, regardless of age or driving record.
Representing the facility in a professional and positive manner in dress and behavior at all times.
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times.
Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.