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Weekend Activities Staff
$46k-65k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
Dynasty Healthcare Group is Hiring a Weekend Activities Staff Near Waco, TX
Job SummaryThe Activity Staff assists the Activity Director in providing group and individual activities for the residents. Duties will involve personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays. Tasks also will involve record-keeping, attention to the environment, use of supplies and equipment, and maintenance of storage areas. The Activities Staff is supervised by the Activities Director.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Education
- Completion of high school or above is preferred.
- The ability to read and write at a high school level is required.
- Personal Skills and Traits Desired
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Pleasant personality
- Respect for authority
- Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans
- Respect for the rights of the residents including the right to privacy and the right to make choices
- Maintains composure in stressful situations
- Works well with others
- Assist with activities as directed by the Activities Director and in accordance with each resident’s plan of care.
- Be sure the area to be used for activity is free.
- Set areas up as needed for the type of activity planned.
- Remind nursing staff of activities scheduled and residents who desire to participate.
- Assist with transport of residents to the activity area.
- Follow the instructions for the activity as directed.
- Observe individual resident participation and responses during the activity.
- Assist residents back to living areas after the activity.
- Notify nursing of resident behaviors which may indicate medical problems.
- Do record keeping or documentation tasks.
- Interact appropriately and effectively in one-to-one activities according to the resident’s strengths and limitations.
- Be aware of individual cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial impairments.
- Keep records of sensory stimulation or other types of activity and resident’s response.
- Chaperone scheduled activities away from the facility grounds.
- Help maintain a pleasant and cheerful nursing home environment.
- Help with putting up, taking down, and storing seasonal decorations.
- Help care for plants.
- Assist residents to display calendars, pictures, cards, or other mementos in their rooms.
- Deliver and read mail as needed.
- Assist with other tasks as directed by the Activities Director.
- Address, stamp, stuff, and mail the monthly calendars.
- File Photos regularly.
- Keep activity closets organized.
- Participate in and promote staff participation in facility-wide special activities such as dress-up days and special observances.
- Attend mandatory facility in-services.
- Attend activity department in-services or workshops as directed by the Activities Director.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$46k-65k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/15/2024
WEBSITE
brookhavennursingcenter.com
HEADQUARTERS
Greensboro, PA
SIZE
<25
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