What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant- Evenings position at Hendricks Community Hospital?
Location:
Hendricks, MNWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Afternoon Shift (United States of America)Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
Position Highlights
Accountable for performing assigned activities in accordance with established procedures and directives to assist in meeting the activity needs of the residents of the facility. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department
Pay range: $15 an hour/dependent on experience
Shift: 4pm-8pm or 11:30am-8pm
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend working 7:30am-4pm
What you will do
- Assist and/or lead assigned group or one-to-one activity programs.
- Implement the activities on the activities calendar and special events, sometimes with little to no direction.
- Responsible for supporting the Activities Director though assisting with the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
- Assist resident to and from activity program.
- Report any changes in resident behavior, safety hazards, or procedural difficulties to the Interim Activity Director or Director of Nursing.
- Assists the Activities Director with monitoring the response and evaluation of the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident(s).
- Distribute monthly activity calendar to residents. Post calendars on designated display boards.
- Assist with evaluation of each resident according to their background, activity interest, abilities, physical limitations, and need for meaningful activity program.
- Acquaints new residents with services offered in the activities and remotivation programs and aids the residents in adjusting to the new environment.
- Maintain an up-to-date daily attendance chart on each resident chart.
- Transfer and fill all resident’s attendance forms at the end of each quarter or each month into a designated location.
- Develop and display theme and holiday decorations throughout the facility.
- Assist with maintaining current organizational system or special needs list.
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings, in-service training programs, and other meetings as assigned.
- Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies in a neat and safe manner.
- Other duties as directed by the Interim Activity Director or Director of Nursing
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- High School or GED Equivalent
- 1-3 years working with the elderly or individuals with disabilities
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active certification in the state of practice. within 1 Year and
HCHA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Salary : $15
