What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Thomasville Health and Rehab?

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform direct resident care in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan. Assist with promoting a compassionate, physical, and psychosocial environment, as directed and under supervision by your supervisors.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Plans, schedules, and execute activities for residents to help them socialize, relax, and have fun :
Plan activities : Collaborate with the activity director to create a program of activities that meet the residents' needs. This includes considering the residents; spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs.
Schedule activities : Plan the daily activities for residents and coordinate with other staff to avoid conflicts.
Set up and clean up : Set up and clean up the activity room when needed.
Transport residents : Transport residents from their rooms to the activity location.
Engage residents : Encourage residents to participate in activities.
Manage logistics : Manage all logistics for events, such as transportation, staff, catering, and live entertainment.
Keep records : Keep records of relevant information, such as event popularity and resources used.
Attend events : Attend events to support event leaders and observe participant satisfaction.
Create safety protocols : Create safety protocols for events.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma and C.N.A certification .

More education or experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related may be preferred.

Job training and first-aid and CPR training may be necessary.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Physical fitness, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.

Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.

Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.

Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick,injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.

Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.

Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :

Corporate Compliance

Must adhere to Care Network Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Policy, including

documentation and reporting responsibilities.

Staff Development

Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training and staff meetings.

Assist in orientation training of other staff.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Residents' Rights Functions

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Know Resident Rights

Help residents exercise and / or protect their rights

Report residents / family complaints / concerns to Administrator

Safety & Job Hazards Functions :

Ensures work areas are safe

Procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to

Equipment and supplies are properly stored

Ensure Universal Precautions procedures are followed

Ensure Infection control procedures are followed

Ensure Isolation procedures are followed

Ensure Fire, Safety & Sanitation procedures are followed

Promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor

Report on all accidents and incidents

Inservice & Staff Developments Functions

Attend Orientation

Attend In-services as required by the state

Participate in training new staff members as requested

Attend staff meetings

Perform other duties as assigned.

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