Actiivity Tech - Certified Nursing Assistant

Turenne & Associates•Gadsden, AL

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About The Position

The Activities Tech plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive activities program for residents of a skilled nursing facility. The role creates meaningful activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and overall well-being, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve residents’ quality of life. The position assesses residents’ interests, preferences, capabilities, and progress to develop and adjust individualized activity plans. It coordinates activities, events, outings, entertainment, celebrations, and community resources; maintains related documentation and supplies; and trains and supervises activity assistants and volunteers. The Activities Tech also participates in care planning, interdisciplinary meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives. The work may take place in office areas and long-term care settings, including resident rooms and nursing stations. It involves intermittent movement, frequent interruptions, interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government representatives, and possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards. Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, or emergency call-back may be necessary.

Requirements

Previous experience in activities programming, preferably in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting.
Knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and social needs of older adults and individuals with varying abilities.
Familiarity with skilled nursing facility activities regulations, such as F-tag 248.
Creativity and ability to design and implement engaging activities for a diverse resident population.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
Organizational skills to plan and coordinate multiple activities and events.
Ability to assess residents’ needs, preferences, and abilities and develop individualized activity plans.
Understanding of person-centered care and the importance of resident choice and autonomy.
Proficiency with computer software and applications for documentation and activity planning.
Compassion, empathy, and genuine interest in enhancing residents’ quality of life.
Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and maintain positive relationships.
Flexibility to adapt to changing resident needs and facility priorities.
Physical stamina to lead and participate in activities involving standing, bending, and lifting.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Ability to read, speak, and write English understandably; cope with mental and emotional stress; and function independently with flexibility and personal integrity.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet company general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination if required by the position.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a diverse activities program tailored to residents’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Assess residents’ interests, preferences, capabilities, activity levels, and progress; develop personalized plans and adjust them as needed.
Plan and coordinate calendars of activities, events, outings, and entertainment.
Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to integrate activities into residents’ care plans.
Encourage resident participation and promote community, purpose, engagement, and socialization.
Arrange and facilitate group activities, including games, crafts, exercises, music therapy, pet therapy, and social events.
Coordinate special celebrations, holiday events, and birthday parties.
Work with community organizations, volunteers, and family members to enhance the activities program and expand resources.
Maintain activity documentation, including attendance records, assessments, progress notes, and individualized care plans.
Comply with state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facility activities programming and participate in surveys and inspections.
Manage activity supplies, equipment, and resources.
Train and supervise activity assistants and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and feedback.
Stay current with trends, best practices, and innovations in long-term care activities programming and incorporate them into the program.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Communicate with facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, and family members.
Perform other duties as assigned.