Activity Lead

FAll River Health Services is looking for an Activity Lead ensures the coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of the therapeutic activity program for all residents. This program meets/exceeds all federal, state and local regulations and meets each resident’s individual needs, as well as the resident community, for him/her to attain and maintain his/her highest practicable level of functioning and independence.

Responsibilities:

• Assess each resident’s needs for specialized activities and normalization to maintain as normal of a lifestyle as possible
• Assist with Resident activities of daily living as needed to support the resident and caregiving team. Must meet training and requirements for CNA role.
• Develop and implements a care plan for each resident based on his/her assessed needs and preferences.
• Structure activities and the environment to encourage the resident to feel empowered.
• Function as part of the Care Team, attends daily huddle, and care plan meetings.
• Develop monthly activities calendar, maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies through cautious use and appropriate requisitions.
• Anticipate and addresses the maintenance needs of equipment and facility.
• Assist Resident Care Manager within the activity department including recruiting, participation in interviews and providing performance feedback for caregivers.
• Assist with caregiver activity and CNA competencies through appropriate in-services, trainings and other opportunities.
• Clean up and disinfects appropriately before and after all activities.
• Assist with resident’s requiring dining assistance.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions (PPE usage, hand hygiene)
• Ensure that caregivers follow all policies and procedures, regulations/standards in a professional and ethical manner.
• Maintain all required records.
• Promote positive interdepartmental relations and participates in interdisciplinary quality assurance programs as needed.
• Interact with residents on a regular, timely basis with respectful, straightforward and honest communication in a professional manner.
• Ensure Resident privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Interact with facility caregivers and members of the community on a regular, timely basis with respectful, straightforward and honest communication in a professional manner.
• Write well-organized and clearly written documentation in a timely manner in accordance to regulations and standards to accurately reflect a professional use of terminology and appropriate in depth and scope.
• Provide balanced programming based on the resident’s physical, social/emotional and cognitive needs ensuring that such programming matches the resident’s past and current needs and preferences and supports the maintenance and development of abilities. Support the residents’ in their pursuit of their chosen lifestyle.
• Maintain a program that meets all infection control and safety criteria.
• Update care plan as needed.
• Other duties as delegated per leadership.

Core Competencies:

• Prioritize daily assignments and activities.
• Immediate action when adverse resident conditions occur; that is contacting the appropriate people, and providing assistance according to established procedure
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, their families and caregivers.
• Basic computer skills; basic knowledge of telephone systems and the operation of copy and fax machines.
• Support Fall River Health Services vision and mission; maintain confidentiality of work information; demonstrate the ability to function successfully in a team environment; exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of patents, residents and fellow caregivers; display a positive attitude and flexibility of changing situations or schedules; participate in identifying problems and finding solutions.
• Demonstrates behaviors that display professional conduct, responsibility and accountability by contributing to the goals of departmental development; completing required education and competencies; participating in orientation and education of caregivers and peer evaluation; demonstrating evidence of continual growth as appropriate to the position.

Working Environment:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended intervals.

The average Salary for this position is $22.00- $24.28 an hour, depending on years of experience.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• The NAAP/NCCAP Ninety Hour Basic and Advance Course preferred and/or a degree in a related field of therapy.
• Two years’ experience in an activities or therapy program using skills related to assessment, care plan development and maintenance; documentation; 1:1 and group programming; planning a balanced, therapeutic activity program; supervising and coordinating with other caregivers.
• Successful experience using interpersonal skills to problem solve, communicate (orally and through the written word), motivate others and instill interest in activities for residents who might otherwise decline involvement.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Program completion and certification required within 6 months of hire, manager discretion may be used for timeliness of completion. Must meet all requirements of the CNA role.
• Activity Lead training required through SDHCA completed within one year
• Must have or obtain BLS certification within 90 days of employment
• Current SD Driver’s License (required to be on the facility insurance plan to drive facility vehicles to and from resident activity outings) with clean driving record.

Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive healthcare system, which services Fall River County and the surrounding areas in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. We are comprised of a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, Seven Sisters Living Center (LTC), in-house Rural Health Clinic plus ancillary services. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, residents, employees and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees. Compensation is based upon your experience and qualifications. Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including medical ($90/month premium for single person and $500 annual deductible), vision, dental and much more!