Part-Time Activity Assistant (CNA) every other weekend required

Journey Skilled Nursing•Thomasville, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in a large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors. Ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities is placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room. Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility. Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents. The Activities Assistant will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service. Observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director. The Activities Assistant will involve residents and families in the planning of activities when possible by completing interviews with both residents and families. Assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits. Coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary. The Activities Assistant will coordinate activities’ needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption. The Activities Assistant will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated. Additional Assigned Tasks Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Adheres to standards of business conduct and complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines. Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and confidentiality standards, reporting any noncompliance to the appropriate personnel. Reports any instances of retaliation or discrimination to the executive director or the Compliance Officer. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or executive director. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations. Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. Actively participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training. Fulfills assigned responsibilities during the implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan. Reports any work-related injuries and illnesses to supervisor immediately after injury or discovery of illness. Adheres to established infection control policies and procedures. Completes all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment. Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department. Aids in acquiring necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring they are accessible and stored in an organized manner. Perform administrative tasks, such as completing and submitting required forms, reports, and documentation to the Activity Director as needed. Refers residents and families to appropriate social services personnel when necessary. Collaborates with the Administrator in budget development for the activities department. Contributes to the facility’s efforts to maintain and improve the quality of care through active participation in the following: Attends Care Plan meetings as requested. Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested. Attending mandatory in-services and successfully completing all required facility training.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification and first aid training required.
Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
Must not pose a risk to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification, preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities.
Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations.
Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote physical, social, and mental well-being.
Document resident activity program attendance and progress notes.
Observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement and report changes.
Involve residents and families in planning activities.
Assist with in-room activities programs for one-on-one visits.
Coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation.
Coordinate activities’ needs and requests with other departments.
Assist with Resident/Family Council meetings.
Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
Promote and protect all residents’ rights.
Adhere to all facility policies and procedures, standards of business conduct, and regulations.
Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Report any noncompliance, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures.
Participate in life safety and emergency drills and training.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities during emergency plan activation.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses.
Adhere to established infection control policies and procedures.
Complete all assigned training and skills competency.
Assist in developing and maintaining a quality assurance program for the activities department.
Aid in acquiring necessary equipment and supplies.
Perform administrative tasks, including completing and submitting required forms, reports, and documentation.
Refer residents and families to appropriate social services personnel.
Collaborate with the Administrator in budget development for the activities department.
Attend Care Plan meetings as requested.
Serve as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested.
Attend mandatory in-services and complete required facility training.