What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT ACTIVITY ASSISTANT position at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate?
Activity Assistant
Come join our growing team at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing. For those who are motivated and enjoy working in a caring environment, we have a full-time opportunity for a Activity Assistant.
Position Summary :
The Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient is met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements :
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
Job Requirements :
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all employees, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Essential Functions :
Must be able to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
Must be able to appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
Must be able to escort patients to and from activities
Must be able to make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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