Activities Associate, Long Term Care Unit, Days, Full Time
About The Position
Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community. Job Summary: Assists activities directors by planning, organizing, developing and implementing daily therapeutic activity programs to meet individual patient needs and interests. Adheres with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Responsibilities
- Assists in developing, maintaining, evaluating and directing activity programs.
- Participates in community planning related to facility interests, family and resident needs. Coordinates activities with other departments, as necessary.
- Assists with developing volunteer activity assignments, makes routine resident visits and assists with crafts and projects, as necessary. Assists in-room residents by visiting, writing letters, running errands and making appointments.
- Involves residents and family in planning facilities, as necessary. Provides residents with daily activities. Recommends equipment and supply needs for the department, as needed.
- Serves on, participates in and attends various facility committees, as appointed. Assists with activity care plan and assessment scheduling. Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement.
- Assists by arranging transportation, as necessary. Performs administrative requirements, including form and report completion. Assists with admission, discharge and other documentation. Drives the company vehicle for resident outings or appointments and accompanies residents on trips outside of the community.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
