Join Our Team.Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is excited to announce that we have a position available for a devoted, enthusiastic, and responsible Activity Assistant to plan, organize, and direct a program of activities which provides opportunity for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs to be available to all residents of the facility. Assists the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate avocation/leisure pursuits.
Activity Assistant Essential Job Functions; This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:
Assist the Activity Coordinator in all the following duties: - Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents' plan of care and within the specified budget.
- Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times.
- Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
- Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
- Plan, organize and direct Activity Department fund raising events.
- Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
- Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
- Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events. Provide a copy of the calendar in each resident's room, and at least one large calendar prominently displayed in the facility.
- Maintain a pictorial scrapbook of activities and events sponsored by the facility during the year.
- Develop and maintain an active volunteer program through marketing, development, support, and organization. Encourage participation by residents, family members, staff, visitors, and community groups and individuals. Assign and train volunteers and maintain documentation of volunteer hours. Reward volunteers for service annually and at other special events.
- Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation and therapy.
- Prepare progress notes for medical staff reflecting residents' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
- Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records - activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summary.
- Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining active Resident Council. Provide accommodation, assistance, scheduling, and other means to assure that residents have the opportunity to meet a minimum of one time per month. Channel feedback from Resident council to the appropriate facility personnel to insure that resident issues are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Document minutes of Resident Council meetings as well as follow-up to any concerns expressed at the meeting.
Activity Assistant Minimum Qualifications; - Prior experience required
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Clean Driving Record
- Memory Care Experience
- Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
- Excellent creative and communication skills
- Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
- General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm
Grace Healthcare of Cordova offers a rich benefits package which includes the following. Low-Cost Health Insurance Free Life Insurance Paid Time Off Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Ancillary Insurance Available. Includes: Accident, Cancer, Hospital and Critical Illness.We look forward to having you join our Exceptional Team.