Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being. Assist in making daily announcements for R. O., information, weather, resident's/staff birthday, etc. Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participants. Assist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planning. Communicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns ... more details
Activities Assistant
ID
2024-21878
FutureCare Facility
FutureCare Irvington
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
At FutureCare our Activities Assistants work under the direction of the Activities Director in the organization, development, and implementation of the facility activity program They also assist the Activities Director in providing entertainment, inter-communication, socialization, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities for creative and religious expression.
Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Ladder, and a 401K Plan.
Responsibilities
Assist with many activity programs held daily, to improve the quality of life through promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well being
Assist in making daily announcements for R.O., information, weather, resident’s/staff birthday, etc.
Assist with fulfilling the sensory needs of those bedridden as well as LYFE participants
Assist in planning the monthly calendar of activities and suggest ideas for future planning
Communicate with Activities director regarding daily problems, concerns and issues dealing with resident’s behavior
Work with volunteers during activities
Orient and supervise volunteers along with Director
Document attendance to activities and complete individual participation records
Attend care plan when assigned
Document inventory of supplies
Assist and participate with scheduled outings outside of the facility
Communicate with organization representatives within the community who visit the facility
Act as representative of the Department in the absence of the Director
Attend administrative meetings as designated
Collaborate with other staff members in conducting events
Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
Report any malfunctioning equipment to proper department
Report any observed hazards to proper department
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
1 year experience working in a skill nursing facility environment preferred
Strong desire to work with the elderly or disabled
Previous experience in arts/crafts and/or music highly desirable
Ability to handle emotional and behavioral disturbance
Ability to be vivacious and patient in interactions with residents
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as scheduled
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