What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Buchanan Place Health and Rehabilitation –...?
Buchanan Place Health and Rehabilitation is hiring a Full Time Activities Assistant for our New Tazewell, TN location.
May work some weekends
SUMMARY: Plans, develops, organizes and ensures implementation of a variety of activities for social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of each resident by performing the following duties:
- Assesses residents and designs activities programs to meet the functional levels, needs, interests and choices of each resident.
- Regularly communicates and works with the management team.
- Regularly meets with census development team to plan, organize and establish goals for the team.
- Ensures proper documentation is maintained.
- Performs quality assessment and assurance functions, including but not limited to: serving on quality and assurance committee, conducting daily regulatory compliance rounds, observation of activities on progress on units, reviews records, implementation of corrective measures, staff members, residents, family interviews.
- Assists with development and update of activities policies and procedures to reflect the philosophy of the Facility, professional, standards, and legal requirements.
- Participates with Executive Director/designee in survey processes by: instructing staff regarding conduct and disclosure, reporting, being present while surveyors are on-site, directing prompt responses to requests for information, and undertaking corrective action, if appropriate.
- Manages volunteers and coordinates their recruitment, orientation, training and recognition.
- Maintains and applies current skills and knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs.
- Carries out responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations, and with Facility philosophy, policies and procedures.
- Assists residents in the organization and continued development of a residents' council.
- Possesses the ability to read and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.
- This position requires standing, sitting, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds or more, bending, climbing, twisting upper body, walking, running, carrying, listening, talking, use of telephone, and exposure to medical equipment and persons with risk of illness.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises Activity Assistants and volunteers in the Activities Department. Responsibilities include, interviewing; hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Must consistently use discretion and independent judgment.
Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Meets state and federal requirements.
Certificates, licenses, registrations: Driver's license per position requirement.
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