Activity Aide - Full Time - Serenity Court in Sandstone

Job description: **Job Title:** Activity Assistant **Department:** Activities **Shift:** Days, Afternoons and Evening **Reports To:** Activity Director **FLSA Status:** Hourly **SUMMARY** Under the direct supervision of the Activity Director, the Activity Assistant shall assist in planning and carrying out a therapeutic activity program and do related work as required. **Vulnerable Adult Mandated Reporter** A mandated vulnerable adult reporter of maltreatment, neglect, and abuse of vulnerable residents/tenants. Required to report any alleged maltreatment, neglect, or abuse to your supervisor and appropriate state agencies **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Working directly with residents, singly and in-groups, toward the fulfillment of treatment objectives and goals set in resident’s Care Plan. · Complies with all State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to Activity Department · Attempting to motivate residents to participate in activity programs. · Communicates professionally and effectively with residents, visitor’s supervisors and co-workers at all times. · Working with volunteers in activity groups. · Carrying out a specific program including recreational, divisional, intellectual, religious and community related activities, etc. · Assisting in carrying out special events and outside entertainment. · Being able to carry out established day activity program in the absence of activity staff. · Abides by all facility policies and procedures. · Maintaining supplies and equipment. · Keeping physical area clean and organized. · Maintaining supplies and equipment. · Partaking in Inservice training. · Provide services directly to and for residents. · Maintaining necessary records and reports, including daily attendance records and also activity care plans and progress notes as needed. Assist with MDs and Compass as needed. · Abide by facility policies and procedures. · Follows instructions willingly, able to meet deadlines, organizational loyalty, honesty, punctual, and dependable. · Has desire and is able to interact with geriatric, convalescent, chronically, seriously, or terminally ill residents with respect, caring and understanding. · Has an outgoing, enthusiastic manner. · Is able to be creative through programs for elderly residents. · Adheres to Federal/State regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights. · Is able to display tact and good judgement in dealing with varying situations involving physicians, patients and their families, and visitors, as well as management and staff. · Must be able to work well with others and maintain harmonious relationships. · Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to other employees, residents, or self. **MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** · Supervise volunteers and community service volunteers under the direction of the Activity Director. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Working knowledge of directing group activity. · Considerable knowledge of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the aged and disabled. · Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and make clear and detailed reports. · Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** · None Required · Prefer: One or more years of training and/or experience in the field of activities in a nursing home setting or equivalent experience. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off Work Location: In person