What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant Volunteer position at Center for Extended Care at Amherst?
Center for Extended Care at Amherst -
Come join our growing team!
We are a 134-bed facility with a traditional Long-Term Care, Alzheimer’s Care, and Post-Acute Care Unit.
The Center for Extended Care is committed to providing the highest quality of care in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. We strive to provide residents with resources enabling independence and enhanced quality of life. Resident privacy, respect, and dignity shall be the emphasis in all aspects of daily living.
Job Description
We are seeking volunteers to assist in your activities department!
The primary purpose of our position is to assist the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained. This position requires tact, sensitivity, and professionalism due to constant interaction with residents and families to guarantee their satisfaction.
Major duties and responsibilities :
Assists in plans and provisions of patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate needs.
Document and report the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate his / her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff.
Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
