What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Covenant Health?
At Maristhill (A Covenant Health Affiliate), we're committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in the program development of relevant and purposeful activities to meet the psychological, physical and social needs of the residents.
- Evaluates the needs/goals and treatment plan of residents under supervision of Activities Director.
- Prepares and implements daily activities programming.
- Records and maintains required documentation (daily participation, quarterly progress notes, Initial/Annual Assessments, Minimum Data Set, Resident Care Plans) for all assigned residents.
- Assists in the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of activity functions.
- Accompanies residents to special events and trips outside the facility.
- Assists in transport of residents to and from activity functions.
- Assists residents requiring supervision or minimal assistance with toileting during an activities program.
- Leads or co-leads groups.
- Works individually with residents as needed.
- Attends all mandatory safety, infection control, and educational programs.
- Participates in required department in-service/staff meetings.
- Ensures that residents are free from abuse, mistreatment or neglect and reports any such instance or any complaints or grievances made by residents, family members or visitors to the Director of Activities or the Assistant Director of Activities.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director of Activities.