CNA Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

Royal Oak Nursing•Dade City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Activities Assistants love what they do, and our residents see this demonstrated daily. This position offers work/life balance, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to form meaningful bonds with our residents and their families. We recognize people as our most valuable asset and the benefits we offer reflect our commitment to having the very best. JOB FUNCTIONS: This position is responsible for assisting in the planning, supervising and maintaining recreation programs for patients.

Requirements

Must maintain current CNA certification.
Must have the ability to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other staff.
Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
Must have a genuine enthusiasm and sense of humor with ability to laugh at successes and failures.
Must be a self-motivated, creative and positive personality, who demonstrates willingness to learn new ideas and skills.
Must possess patience, good organizational skills, and assertiveness and be a conscientious person.
Must present a professional appearance.
Be flexible in working hours so that weekend evening events may be provided.
Must be able to meet all local health regulations and pass pre/post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
Must be able to lift 60 to 70 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently.
Must be able to stand and walk short distances 2 to 5 hours per day.
Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, climb repetitively depending on the task assigned.
Be able to move throughout the center without assistance.
Must be able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing each individual patient to determine activity interests and needs.
Assist in providing therapeutic activities which meet the individual interests and physical, social, emotional, and/or spiritual needs of each patient according to care plan, while providing an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment.
Assist in maintaining all required records (see Activity Services Policy Manual).
Maintain good public relations with the community by contacting and informing local clubs, businesses, schools, etc. of center services and goals.
Assist in ordering and maintaining supplies for use in the Activity Program.
Assist in the development of an activities calendar of events and publishing of a center newsletter monthly.
Participate in all fundraising projects.
Attend center meetings as required.
Assist and accompany residents on off-facility outings as scheduled.
Assist in providing assistance and wheelchair transportation for residents to activity programs of choice.
Be aware of and follow all state, federal, company and center policies and procedures.
Keep Activity Director and/or Administrator informed of planned activities, problems and suggested solutions.
All other duties as assigned.