ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• The activities assistance will assist the Assistant Director of Nursing with the daily activity program and all duties in accordance with BHI policy as well as state and federal requirements. 
• Plan, organize, and execute a program of activities designed to meet the need of the individual residents. 
• Prepare and post a calendar of upcoming events for use by staff, residents, family, and visitors.
• Oversee daily activities to ensure resident safety.
• Participate in performance improvement and utilization review programs
• Maintain daily record of activities
• Complete activity and social services assessment on all admissions along with the MDS according to schedule
• Coordinate decorations of the Nursing Facility according to holiday/season
• Schedule and attend care plan meetings according to Nursing Facility policy. Notify the resident, family, and other team members of the scheduled meetings.
• Encourage resident participation in all activities offered; both as a group and individually
• Maintain volunteer program per BHI policy. Schedule, supervise, and assign tasks to volunteers as needed.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter.
• Attend monthly resident council meetings with AD.
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document resident's progress.
• Visits with residents on a one to one basis as directed.
• Reports to the Activities Director on residents responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment and decision making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned
• Assist with activities program for Swing Bed Patients
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Benefits Offered:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short Term Disability
• Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Wellness Plan