Activities Assistant - Full Time

Company: Spring Hills Middletown
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Spring Hills Middletown - Position Summary: Assists the Director of Activities in designing, creating, initiating and coordinating a wide variety of multi-level, age-appropriate recreational and educational activities for the residents of the community. Reports to the Director of Activities.
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Essential Functions:
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• Attends work as scheduled and follows community's call-off procedures.
  
• Implement programs of individual and group activities based on residents' needs.
  
• Complete the activity component of the resident assessment within 14 days of admission and review and update the program as necessary but at least quarterly.
  
• Use the resident assessment protocols (RAPs) to determine whether to proceed to care planning for concerns related to a resident's activity.
  
• Gather data and document required ancillary assessments including but not limited to resident assessment protocol summary documentation.
  
• Identify and document in the resident's care plan, the activity interests, needs and concerns of the resident. - Care plans will be reviewed and updated as necessary but at least quarterly.
  
• Document all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements.
  
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend all resident care conferences.
  
• Plan and implement Reality Orientation programs when appropriate.
  
• Plan and conduct activity programs to assist residents to return to the community.
  
• Plan and conduct Residents' Council meetings.
  
• Plan and implement evening and weekend functions as necessary.
  
• Take part in in-service education programs and attend all in-service sessions relating to the Activity Program.
  
• Schedule and supervise volunteers.
  
• Implement community events related to residents' interests.
  
• Supervise barber and beauty parlor activities.
  
• Schedule and implement room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
  
• Schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs.
  
• Maintain an activity attendance record for each resident.
  
• Maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.
  
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.
  
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
  
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians and ancillary service providers.
  
• Protect the confidentiality and security of all resident and facility information.
  
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  Non-Essential Functions:
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  • Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
    
  • Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
    
  • Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
    
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hill PASL, LLC
    
  • Performs other duties as assigned
    
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    Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
    An Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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    Physical Requirements:
    Standing (over 2/3), walking (over 2/3), using hands to finger, handle or feel (over 2/3), reach with hands and arms (over 2/3), climb and balance (over 1/3), stoop, kneel (1/2-2/3), talk or hear (Over 2/3), taste or smell (Over 1/3). Lifting up to 10 pounds (over 2/3), Up to 25 pounds (1/3-2/3); Up to 50 pounds (under 1/3)

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