*Bethany Senior Living* offers an exciting opportunity to provide world-class care to our residents.
Our beautifully maintained and modern facility offers Onsite Therapy and Rehab services, Wound Care, Alzheimer's and Dementia care and more.
We are passionate about continuing our tradition of providing high-quality care and helping our residents achieve their best quality of life.
To accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified an dedicated *Activities Assistant *to join our team and make a positive impact and help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.
We are seeking a dedicated caregiver that will use their energy, creativity, thoughtfulness, and skills to help our residents live a life full of purpose, celebration and fulfillment through connecting with them each day.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the operations of the activities department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Activity Director.
*The essential functions of this role include but are not limited to:*
* Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
* Ensure that activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
* Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
, and submitting such to the Activity Director as required.
* Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed.
* Facilitate activities as directed by the Activity Director (i.
e.
, setting up necessary equipment and supplies, escorting residents to and from activities area and providing instruction).
* Supervise and assist residents engaged in scheduled activities as necessary.
* Make routine visits to in-room residents and assist them by writing letters, running errands, making appointments and providing assistance with crafts, projects, etc.
, as necessary.
* Observe and document resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement in facility activities.
* Interview residents or family members to obtain activities information.
* Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible.
* Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Activity Assistant.
* Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
* Assist in making appointments for the resident as requested.
* Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.
* Assist with arranging transportation for activities trips when necessary.
* Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Activity Director.
* Assist in developing activities-related interventions in resident care plans as appropriate.
* Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care.
* Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for the resident.
* Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
* Assist in developing volunteer activities assignments.
* Report all incidents/accidents immediately.
* Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
* Follow all established safety and ergonomics policies and procedures.
* Participate in Life Safety Code and emergency preparedness and response drills.
* Follow facility infection prevention and control practices at all times.
* Report missing/illegible labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to your supervisor.
* Assist in preparing activities rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs.
* Assist in cleaning up activities areas after completing activity functions.
* Attend and participate in facility in-service training programs as instructed.
*Benefits Offered:*
* Multiple Medical Plans to choose from
* Dental
* Vision
* Company-Paid Life Insurance
* Voluntary Life Insurance
* Disability Plans
* Paid Time off
* Sick Time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.
00 - $12.
00 per hour
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Experience:
* Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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