What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant - Part Time - St. Joseph Continuing Care Center position at Cantex Continuing Care Network?
Job Details
Description
· Assesses each patient/resident for interests, talents, and previous patterns of time use, and develops activity approaches based on that assessment.
· Establishes and maintains necessary records regarding activities' attendance and activity care plan approaches.
· Develops activity goals and objectives for each patient/resident and integrates the activity approaches within the Patient/Resident Care Plan.
· Identifies facility and community resources that can contribute to the recreation program. Plans and schedules activities and develops a monthly calendar of activities.
· Secures entertainment, program leaders, volunteers, materials, equipment, and transportation well in advance of scheduled dates.
· Assures all patients/residents are involved in activities: group, individual (bedside) and/or independent on a weekly basis.
· Ensures 6 activities are held daily and at least 2 evening activities are held per week.
· Recruits and trains a volunteer activities staff and maintains volunteer programs that utilize community involvement.
Qualifications
· Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
