Activity Assistant

Avera • Pierre, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for performing assigned activities in accordance with established procedures and directives to assist in meeting the activity needs of the residents of the facility. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board: An active certification in the state of practice.
• Drivers License - Licensing Board: Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• High School or GED Equivalent
• 1-3 years working with the elderly or individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Shares duties of assisting with feeding, transferring, pushing wheelchairs and walking residents in the hallway.
• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.
• Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting and reporting resident behavior.
• Participates in development and implementation of activity care plan and resident assessments.
• Interviews residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Develops and maintains a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.
• Assists bed residents by visiting with them, writing letters, etc., as necessary.
• Conducts and oversees that residents are engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED