Activities Assistant - Healthcare Center

Homewood Living Plum Creek•Hanover, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator in carrying out individual and group activities to meet the psycho social needs of each resident. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices. Helps develop, coordinate and assist residents to programs and activities. Develops and guides Reality Orientation activities (daily announcement, current events, large calendars, visual aides, seasonal decorations,...). Schedules regular use of Homewood’s van to include scenic drives, shopping trips, transportation to community events, etc. Assists in assigning volunteers to specific job responsibilities in activities, making sure the volunteer has adequate materials and supervision. Participates in resident care planning when pertinent information can be helpful. Facilitates in special functions from outside groups and special activities on weekends and evenings. Documents and charts attendance of all activities and reports observed changes in resident’s physical and emotional status to the licensed nurse. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and understand English well.
Compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to listen and to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
Ability to and enjoys encouraging and motivating older persons.
Qualities of creativity, resourcefulness and imagination in planning resident activities.
Ability to drive Homewood’s van and has a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience working with elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and guide Reality Orientation activities.
Schedule regular use of Homewood’s van for scenic drives, shopping trips, and transportation to community events.
Assist in assigning volunteers to specific job responsibilities in activities.
Participate in resident care planning.
Facilitate special functions from outside groups and special activities on weekends and evenings.
Document and chart attendance of all activities.
Report observed changes in resident’s physical and emotional status to the licensed nurse.
Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.