Activity Assistant
Company: Highland Care Center of Redlands
Location: Redlands
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY The purpose of your job position is to assist
in the planning and implementation of activities as they meet the
needs of the resident care plans in accordance with current
federal, state and local standards that govern the facility, and as
directed by the Director of Activities.The Activity Assistant will
treat each resident fairly, kindly, and show them dignity and
respect. They will knock on the resident's door before entering.
They will greet them upon entering their room. They will refer to
each resident by their name. They will communicate clearly,
empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family
members, visitors, all staff and governmental agencies. They will
work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary
teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness
to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They
will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's
condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to
always doing the right thing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES+
Planning, organizing and conducting activities for the facility+
Involving residents and family members in the planning whenever
possible+ Arranging transportation for field trips when necessary+
Ensuring all charted activity progress notes are descriptive and
detailed+ Coordinating activities with other departments and
working collaboratively with all staff+ Following Infection and
Control policies and Safety and Sanitation procedures+ Reporting
any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other
hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately+ Protecting each
residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards+
Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not
disclosing user ID codes and passwordsEvery effort has been made to
identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in
no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be
required to perform as directed by management. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential
function of the position.REQUIREMENTSEducation / LicensureHigh
school diploma or GEDQualifications / Experience Minimum of 6
months experience in skilled nursing preferredMust be able to read,
write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be able to
follow directionsWorking ConditionsMay encounter frequent
interruptionsMay be involved with residents, family and government
agenciesMay be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at
timesMay be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions,
etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesPhysical
Requirements Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
dayRepetitive hand motionMust be able to push, pull, move and or
lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to
push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15
feetAbility to read fine printPer California state mandate, the
Covid 19 vaccine is required for this position.
Keywords: Highland Care Center of Redlands, Redlands , Activity Assistant, Other , Redlands, California
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