What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity assistant position at Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center -
Activity Assistant for Edgewood Manor II of Lucasville
Purpose of Your Job Position
The primary purpose of the Recreational Assistant ("Activity Aide / Activity Assistant") is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.
As a Health Care Recreational Assistant you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors, and all others;
as well as demonstrating in all interactions, values of Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Passion. You are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.
Job Functions
As Recreational Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
Responsible for providing support to the Director of Recreational Services by carrying out the established plan for resident activities and recreation.
No supervisory function. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by the supervisors or managers to perform other duties.
You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time, for any reason.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with resident activities, assessments, and activities profiles. Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games / activities for residents.
Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards. Accompany residents, as needed, to activities outside the facility.
Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies. Submit request for additional supplies / material in accordance with established policies.
Attend meetings and inservice sessions, as directed. Assist Director of Therapeutic Recreational Services in expanding services.
Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction. Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors. Perform other duties, as assigned.
Must possess an active driver license for driving the compay vehicle. STNA license preferred.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a h i gh school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Experience
Some experience preferred in providing recreation services to residents in a health care setting. Driver's License a Must.
STNA preferred
Last updated : 2024-11-12
