Activities Assistant

Villa Health and Rehabilitation•DeLand, FL

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About The Position

Villa Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our wonderful team! Must have Certified Nursing Assistant License About us: Villa Health and Rehabilitation located in Deland, FL. is a quiet and relaxing community, providing top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our residents needs. Through personalized care plans our residents experience quality care in a close-knit community. Benefits: Depending upon your job classification you may be eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits program. Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it. Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you. A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours. Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities. The best people, the best communities, the best services for the best reason: Serving our patients. That means making sure we have the best team available who believe that taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent related work experience.
Six months to one year of experience in activity-related duties.
Current active CNA certification in Florida.
Ability to lead the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent creative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing a program to meet residents' social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs within the budget.
Initiate and promote safe activities inside and outside the facility.
Coordinate assistance for resident participation in activities and events.
Provide in-room activities for residents unable to attend daily events.
Create and maintain an accessible calendar of activities catering to diverse needs and abilities.
Adhere to standards for activity scheduling and documentation per policies and regulations.
Engage the community in planning facility activities and events.
Help organize and direct Activity Department fundraising events.
Maintain records of activity programs and resident participation linked to care plan goals.
Participate in resident care planning by assessing activity needs based on medical evaluations.
Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events, ensuring accessibility for residents.
Support and maintain an active volunteer program; train and document volunteer hours.
Train volunteers and students in recreational therapy techniques.
Maintain compliance with required activity records and documentation.
Assist in organizing and supporting the Resident Council, documenting meetings, and addressing resident feedback.
Attend in-service education programs as required.
Complete other assigned special projects and duties.