Activities CNA Driver
About The Position
The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Activities Asst CNA - Driver in the planning and implementation of group and individual activities to promote each individual's quality of life. Responsible for driving Bassett fleet vehicle(s) to transport residents and patients to activities and appointments as assigned. Assist Activities Director in all areas Assist nursing staff in ADL care throughout the day Keep accurate records of group and individual resident contact Maintain, sort, and distribute books, special materials and supplies for residents Maintain storage areas, equipment and supplies Keep activities areas neat and clean Perform Initial Assessment on new admissions to the Nursing Home Distribute materials and assist the residents involved in singular activities Sort and maintain magazines and jigsaw puzzles Regular consultation with Activities Director regarding program ideas and resident and volunteer involvement. Discussion of resident care conference concerns relative to the department; specific resident attendance, leisure needs and capabilities Assisting the Director in compiling lists for specific residents involved in activities Devise, prepare, and instruct group and individual programs Become familiar with the New York State Code for Activities Assist Activities Director in placing department documentation on residents' medical charts Prepare Quarterly progress notes to be signed by the Activities Director Regular, consistent individual contact with residents Regular contact with families, community organizations, volunteers and nursing home staff Inform staff and residents of date, time and location of group activities Preparation of materials for scheduled group activities Room preparation for group activities Transport residents to and from group activities as needed Run group activity Ongoing knowledge of residents' marketing permissions, dietary restrictions, appointment schedules and those involved with rehabilitation services Clean up of group activities, and storage of materials Post and distribute monthly calendars to staff, residents, volunteers, and family contacts Write and post of departmental notices, make copies, collate volunteer and news calendar materials, distribute notices and requests to other departments Decorate nursing units and bulletin boards Complete MDS resident Care plans that include Initial Assessment and quarterly progress notes Attend Care Conferences Assist with residents Council Meetings and functions Coordinate volunteer services i.e. mailings, calling for help with outings, etc. Baking and Cooking programs; assist with special events Assist with outings such as shopping, luncheons, field trips, etc. Drive van for outings; transport residents off and on the vans; use proper van-hook ups of wheelchairs for residents Calculate monthly and annual statistics Complete arrangements for outings; notify vendor of time, date, number of participants and any special needs for residents Follow all department and facility policies including personal protective equipment and infection control Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care and employee information following HIPAA Any other tasks or duties as assigned Attend all required in-services
Requirements
- High School or GED
- Active NYS CNA Certification
- Must possess a valid NYS Class D driver's license and maintain eligibility of insurability to operate the organization's vehicles
- Accountability
- Accuracy
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical Skills
- Computer Skills
- Facilitate
- Gathering/Extracting Information
- Interacting with People
- Listening
- Maintain Files
- Multi-Tasking
- Organizing/Categorizing Records
- Patience
- Reliability
- Responsibility
- Time Management
Nice To Haves
- 1 year lo ng term care experience
Responsibilities
- Assist the Activities Asst CNA - Driver in the planning and implementation of group and individual activities to promote each individual's quality of life.
- Responsible for driving Bassett fleet vehicle(s) to transport residents and patients to activities and appointments as assigned.
- Assist Activities Director in all areas
- Assist nursing staff in ADL care throughout the day
- Keep accurate records of group and individual resident contact
- Maintain, sort, and distribute books, special materials and supplies for residents
- Maintain storage areas, equipment and supplies
- Keep activities areas neat and clean
- Perform Initial Assessment on new admissions to the Nursing Home
- Distribute materials and assist the residents involved in singular activities
- Sort and maintain magazines and jigsaw puzzles
- Regular consultation with Activities Director regarding program ideas and resident and volunteer involvement.
- Discussion of resident care conference concerns relative to the department; specific resident attendance, leisure needs and capabilities
- Assisting the Director in compiling lists for specific residents involved in activities
- Devise, prepare, and instruct group and individual programs
- Become familiar with the New York State Code for Activities
- Assist Activities Director in placing department documentation on residents' medical charts
- Prepare Quarterly progress notes to be signed by the Activities Director
- Regular, consistent individual contact with residents
- Regular contact with families, community organizations, volunteers and nursing home staff
- Inform staff and residents of date, time and location of group activities
- Preparation of materials for scheduled group activities
- Room preparation for group activities
- Transport residents to and from group activities as needed
- Run group activity
- Ongoing knowledge of residents' marketing permissions, dietary restrictions, appointment schedules and those involved with rehabilitation services
- Clean up of group activities, and storage of materials
- Post and distribute monthly calendars to staff, residents, volunteers, and family contacts
- Write and post of departmental notices, make copies, collate volunteer and news calendar materials, distribute notices and requests to other departments
- Decorate nursing units and bulletin boards
- Complete MDS resident Care plans that include Initial Assessment and quarterly progress notes
- Attend Care Conferences
- Assist with residents Council Meetings and functions
- Coordinate volunteer services i.e. mailings, calling for help with outings, etc.
- Baking and Cooking programs; assist with special events
- Assist with outings such as shopping, luncheons, field trips, etc.
- Drive van for outings; transport residents off and on the vans; use proper van-hook ups of wheelchairs for residents
- Calculate monthly and annual statistics
- Complete arrangements for outings; notify vendor of time, date, number of participants and any special needs for residents
- Follow all department and facility policies including personal protective equipment and infection control
- Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care and employee information following HIPAA
- Any other tasks or duties as assigned
- Attend all required in-services
Benefits
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
