Activities Asst Ellen Sagar(PRN)

Job Requirements

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant is responsible for implementing a variety of therapeutic and diversional activities designed to achieve specific resident/department goals. The Activities Assistant shall perform all duties as assigned and collaborate with other team members to provide effective resident care. Must be able to understand the specific communication, developmental, treatment needs of residents, families and visitors ranging in age from eighteen years to late adult. This position requires ability to communicate effectively and with professionalism and sensitivity due to the constant interaction with residents and families to ensure positive program interaction and patient satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

Education           

• High school diploma or equivalent required- those employed prior to 10/01/2017 are “grandfathered” in without a GED or high school diploma.

Experience        

• Resident activities experience in skilled facility or that of a similar nature preferred; proficient in basic computer programs.

License/Registration/Certifications       

• N/A

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education      

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Experience   

• N/A 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

• Activities professional certifications preferred.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Quality - Ensure that resident’s activity program reflect each individual resident’s needs; facilitate and assist with group programs and activities; re-evaluates resident’s activity needs, as appropriate; maintains a log of activities offered and resident attendance, assisting in transporting residents to and from activities in a safe manner, greeting and welcoming patients and visitors; collects data on appropriate forms; evaluates, analyzes and develops new activities as determined by the data analysis and assures involvement; maintains departmental facilities and equipment in a condition that promotes efficiency and safety of staff for internal and external customers; supports and incorporates current performance into facility departmental activities. Clearly and timely communicates problems or issues that may arise to appropriate team or staff members, including immediate supervisor; recommends and assists with program ideas to enhance and evolve programs. Exhibit excellence in customer service, relating compassion and empathy at all times. 
• Resident Activities and Resident Safety - Demonstrates practices to maintain a safe environment for resident, self and others; demonstrates knowledge of resident safety and utilities policy/procedures for restraints and falls; follows policies for restraints, falls, and documents appropriately; maintains resident privacy in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations as well as federal, state and other applicable laws and requirements.
• Personal Education and Goals – Attends unit and general staff meetings; displays flexibility in responding to facility needs; completes projects as assigned or approved by Activities Director or designee.
• Therapeutic Intervention – Provides appropriate therapeutic education, activities, materials and one-on-one intervention, as appropriate, per resident’s diagnosis and treatment; ensures that reviews and monitoring of resident teaching, plans and outcomes are completed; provides and maintains proper and safe equipment and supplies in designated areas; provides special events as scheduled, such as Holiday events, etc.; attends team meetings as assigned identifying problem areas for resident and determine therapeutic goals based on assessment information; documents resident progress and any change and treatment plan a minimum of once a week, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Patient/Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional patient/customer situations; responds promptly to patient needs; solicits patient feedback in an attempt to achieve an optimum level of patient care; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others; and is willing to try new solutions and options; demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; respectfully helps to educate others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, excellence and attention to detail; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality and excellence.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and in a timely manner; supports the goals and values of the organization; benefits organization through outside
• activities and representation of the company; supports affirmative action and respects diversity; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens for and seeks proper clarification; responds well to questions asked; demonstrates excellent group presentation skills; participates in meetings and enrichment discussions; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet appropriate needs; presents numerical data effectively and legibly; and is able to read and interpret written information.