Activities Assistant- CNA

Activities Assistant

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

Qualifications:

• 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 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.

Standard Requirements:

• 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, etc
• 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, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 documents room bound residents' responses to activities.
• Monitor grooming of residents and assists 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 observes all residents' rights and confidentiality.
• Communicate with staff in other departments regarding any changes in resident's condition and regarding information about activities programs.

Other Job Functions:

• 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

Working Conditions:

• 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.

Physical and Sensory Requirements for All Job Functions:

• 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).