What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Fredericksburg Health and Rehab?
Activities Assistant
Fredericksburg Health and Rehab
Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA
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General Purpose:
Plan, organize, and direct a program of activities, which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs, which will be available to all residents of the facility. Assists the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting preferred.
- Prior completion of a state-approved training course, or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employment.
- Excellent creative and communication skills
- Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
- Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
- General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm
- Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program.
- Organization, documentation, and implementation of detailed programs.
- Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
- Comply with the Resident’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
- Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
- Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
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