What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT position at PARADIGM HEALTHCARE LLC?
Job Details
Description
We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a fun, energetic, and positive Activities Assistant! Join the Paradigm Healthcare family, where you will be celebrated, supported, and heard each day!
Job Duties
- Assist in planning, creating, and implementing activity programs as directed by the Activities Manager
- Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities and advise Activities Manager accordingly
- Plan and implement activities for residents pursuant to physician orders and in consultation with the nursing department,
- Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities
- Conduct meetings with residents and/or families as directed
- Inform residents and families of available activities
- Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities will appropriate material to engage residents
- Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary
- Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents
- Regularly meets with Activities Manager to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities
- Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents, and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment
- Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
- Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
- Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
- Comply with facility policies and procedures
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of relevant experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate or bachelors degree
- Active certification as a Certified Nurse Aide
- Two years of relevant experience
Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.
