Activity Assistant Job Courtland Virginia USA,Healthcare

Location: Courtland

Benefits

New competitive wages!
Amazing comprehensive benefits package!
PTO!
New added bonuses and perks!
Employee discounts and coupons!
Very supportive management!
Health insurance!
Dental insurance!
Vision insurance!
401(k)!
Same day pay option!
Employee engagement program!
Staff appreciation lunches and giveaways!
Company swag!
Annual raises!
Opportunities for advancement!
University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents!

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the residents we serve, the Activity Aide is responsible for creating and implementing stimulating programs that meet the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the residents.

Essential Functions

Responsible for planning activities which meet specific resident needs that include large groups, small groups and individual attention.

Observe and report resident’s attendance, participation, and behavior changes by documenting and charting.

Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by providing supervisors with specific information and observations of the resident’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

Coordinates activity programs with volunteers from the surrounding community by providing guidance and assigning tasks.

Meet and greet all new residents upon arrival to the facility.

Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.

Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor.

Answers and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas.

Reports all resident concerns to the appropriate department head.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in‑services as directed.

Required

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Education and Experience

One year experience in an Activity Aide role.

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