Activities Assistant- CNA

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Assist Activities Director in preparing and conducting activities for the resident.

• Must have a valid CNA license in FL.
• Experience working with the elderly and disabled.
• Must demonstrate creative abilities in execution and development of activities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to key in data, perform keyboard operations, and operate a computer.
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be capable of performing the ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS and PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL JOB FUNCTIONS as outlined below.

• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of the facility.
• Knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well‑being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Report to Management immediately all instances of abuse, neglect, misappropriation/handling of resident property, or other concerns such as inadequate staffing.
• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security.
• Maintain confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data.
• Comply with all Quality Assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment, and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Support and participate in common teamwork; cooperate and work together with all co‑workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co‑workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• Complete requirements for in‑service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes, including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

• Assist Director in preparing and conducting scheduled group activities.
• Transport residents to and from activities.
• Perform activities with room‑bound residents.
• Record daily residents’ attendance at group activities and document room‑bound residents’ responses to activities.
• Monitor grooming of residents and assist if necessary.
• Deliver mail to residents and read mail to those who need assistance.
• Assist residents with menu selections where applicable.
• Treat residents with dignity and observe all residents’ rights and confidentiality.
• Communicate with staff in other departments regarding any changes in resident’s condition and regarding information about activities programs.

• Assist Director with community volunteer program.
• Assist in planning and preparing activities calendar, bulletin board, etc.
• Coordinate and assist with personalization of residents’ rooms.
• Adhere to all facility and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Interact with residents, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions/circumstances.
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
• May be subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.
• May be exposed to infectious waste; diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• Walk, sit, and stand frequently alternating throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, bend, reach, grasp, perform fine manipulations, etc., necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Obtain annual TB skin test, if possible, and flu vaccination (Arkansas required).

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