What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Avera?
Location:
Osceola Senior LivingWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)At Osceola Regional Health Center, we provide quality care and exceptional service to all those we serve. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible scheduling, full benefits including retirement match. We would love to have you on our team!
Position Highlights
SUMMARY : The Activity Assistant is responsible for carrying out the social activities program to meet the needs, abilities, personal enjoyment, and benefit of the individual resident/tenant/patient.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED; Prior experience in long term care or related experience preferred.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
CPR certification preferred. Child/Adult Abuse certification required within 6 months of hire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists the activity coordinator in carrying out the resident/tenant/patient care plan in relation to the resident/tenant/patient’s activities need involving planning, coordination, and participation in activities such as church and devotional services, birthday and other types of parties, group exercise, movies, bingo, special outings and other activities. Provides individual activities such as exercise, discussion of current events, reminiscing, and handiwork: and assures that reading material, music, and craft supplies are provided for patient/resident/tenant activities.
3. Document individual patient/resident/tenant activities, noting changes, and assist in the coordination of the patient/resident/tenants’ council in directing the topics of discussion and promoting patient/resident/tenant participation and understanding.
4. Assist Activity Coordinator in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
Performs safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for the patient/resident/tenants and staff. Assist in supervising barber and beauty parlor activities and Country Store. Complies with all organization policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Exhibits CREATE principles.
