What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Hopkinsville- Christian Care Communities?
Activities Assistant:
Founded in 1884, Christian Care Communities is Kentucky’s largest faith-inspired, not-for-profit provider of affordable senior retirement living and long-term care for Older Adults.
Christian Care Hopkinsville offers quality senior living experience on our lovely 40-acre tree-lined community with an array of garden home styles, apartments and services.
The Activities Assistant is responsible for providing services that meet the interests and the physical, mental,
and psycho-social wellbeing of each resident to promote and maintain the residents’ sense of usefulness to self
and others while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards.
1. Assists in planning, scheduling, conducting and supervising activities/events for residents which provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercises, relaxation, intellectual development, and utilization of their talents
2. Assists the Activity Director in the community the planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the residents and families
3. Encourages residents’ religious participation, coordinates with Chaplain, and provides spiritual material to residents at their request
4. Arranges transportation to outside events/activities when necessary
5. Assists in planning and performing activities for room-bound residents including writing letters, running errands, reading, and securing material for residents with sensory and hearing deficiencies
6. Encourages resident participation in activities when practical
7. Responsible for the understanding of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) which consists of three basic components: the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0, the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process, and the RAI Utilization Guidelines
8. Assures appropriate charting documentation of activity related forms and assessments
9. Personifies outstanding customer service to co-workers, clients and vendors by acting as a subject matter resource in a timely, considerate and friendly
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required Education: High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
Preferred Education: Associate’s degree from a 2-year college or technical
school
Required Experience: 1 year related experience
Preferred Experience: 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program
setting, at least one of which was in a /resident
activity program in a health care setting
Preferred Certification or Licensures: Certified Nurse Aid
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Pay
- Weekly Pay with PayActiv
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Comprehensive Wellness Program with Incentives
- Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) and 403(b)
- Education Assistance
- Free Parking
- And much more