ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

South Central Regional Medical Center•Ellisville, MS

About The Position

The Activity Assistant is responsible for implementation of activities as identified on the person-centered plan of care designed to meet the social, psycho-social and therapeutic needs of the resident.

Requirements

Ability to read, communicate verbally, and understand written and verbal instructions.
Possess basic computer skills.
Ability to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
Ability to lift and carry in excess of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or eligible for certification
Prefer experience in long term care
Helpful to have experience in gardening, arts and crafts, flower arranging

Responsibilities

Participate in ongoing education as assigned
Participate in daily activity sessions in the facility
Ensure communication of activities through posting of activity calendars as assigned, verbal staff reminders, bulletin board postings
Actively participate in continuous performance improvement initiatives, committee meetings, and auditing activities as assigned
Work with the Activity Director to upgrade and improve resident activities and activity program
Communicate effectively with residents, staff, visitors, and other departments to ensure quality improvement, policy compliance, and resident wishes and needs are met
Promote effective working relationships with other departments and coordinate activities to ensure resident attendance as desired
Ensure the activity department operates in a professional manner
Assist with the scheduling of Barber services, volunteers and groups that visit the facility
Provide appropriate in-room activities as care planned
Perform timely and accurate documentation for services and care provided
Prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the elderly
Ensure all activity areas and supplies are safe and free of hazards
Provide input for the development of the resident person-centered plan of care as assigned
Perform other job duties and tasks as assigned