Activity Assistant -Part-Time

Capital Health Care Network•Bowerston, OH

31d

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
None required. On-the-job training provided.
Must possess class C driver's license.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Active Listening: Team members listen to each other's ideas.They are observed validating ideas through active listening and "piggy-backing" (or building) off each other's ideas.
Communication: Team members communicate.They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.
Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.
Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others.They are observed encouraging and supporting others' ideas and efforts.
Helping: Team members help.They are observed offering assistance to each other.
Sharing: Team members share.They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence.
Participating: Team members participate.They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.