ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
Breckinridge Health Inc•Hardinsburg, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
The activities assistant will assist the Assistant Director of Nursing with the daily activity program and all duties in accordance with BHI policy as well as state and federal requirements. This role involves planning, organizing, and executing a program of activities designed to meet the needs of individual residents, ensuring resident safety during daily activities, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Assistant Director of Nursing with the daily activity program.
- Plan, organize, and execute a program of activities designed to meet the needs of individual residents.
- Prepare and post a calendar of upcoming events.
- Oversee daily activities to ensure resident safety.
- Participate in performance improvement and utilization review programs.
- Maintain daily record of activities.
- Complete activity and social services assessment on all admissions along with the MDS according to schedule.
- Coordinate decorations of the Nursing Facility according to holiday/season.
- Schedule and attend care plan meetings, notifying residents, families, and team members.
- Encourage resident participation in all activities offered.
- Maintain volunteer program per BHI policy, including scheduling, supervision, and task assignment.
- Prepare and review monthly newsletter.
- Attend monthly resident council meetings with AD.
- Ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards.
- Communicate regularly with resident families and the entire care team.
- Lead group activities.
- Report and document resident's progress.
- Visit with residents on a one-to-one basis as directed.
- Report residents' responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized to the Activities Director and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Effectively manage the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Effectively carry out Activities role as assigned.
- Assist with activities program for Swing Bed Patients.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Short Term Disability
- Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Wellness Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
