What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home?
Activities Assistant
Facility: JF Hawkins Nursing Home
Shift Hours: 11 AM - 7 PM
Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Why Choose JF Hawkins Nursing Home?
- Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
- Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
Key Benefit Package Options?
- Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
- Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance: Three options available
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Start rewarding and stable career with JF Hawkins Nursing Home today!
Summary:
The Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the resident activity director as needed.
- Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
- Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
- Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
- Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
- Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
- Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
- Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
- Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
- Maintains records of activities and attendance.
- Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
- Utilizes the Biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
- Provides or arranges for comfort/support to residents and families when needed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new modalities and approaches.
- Good listener.
- Builds rapport easily.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to work with residents/families facing end of life issues.