Activities Assistant w/ TRT - SNF- Douglas

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Douglas, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors.

Requirements

Current/ Active Food Handlers Permit
Must be at least sixteen (16) years or older
Therapeutic Recreation Technician (TRT) license
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Resourcefulness.
Strong leadership skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to be organized and efficient.
Basic computer skills.
CPR licensed and trained in first aid.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Meet general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Responsibilities

Assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.
Ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
Document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
Observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
Involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.
Assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits.
Coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary.
Coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
Assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department.
Assists with obtaining necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required.
Refers resident/families to appropriate social services personnel when indicated.
Participates with the Administrator in developing a budget.
Contributes to the facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in the following:
Attends Care Plan meetings as requested.
Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested.
Attends mandatory in-services and successfully complete all facility required training.