What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant position at NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP?
White Oak of Rock Hill is seeking a compassionate and warm-hearted Activity Assistant with a desire to make a personal impact on the lives of others. If you are interested in working for a company that makes you feel like you are part of a family, as you build relationships with not only fellow colleagues but also residents and family members, then we would love you to join our team at White Oak of Rock Hill.
White Oak of Rock Hill is a 141-bed skilled nursing center conveniently located within a short drive from Piedmont Medical Center.
Additional Information:
Job Hours: Full Time (8:00am - 4:30pm) *Rotating Weekends Required*
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Activity Assistant shall be responsible for assisting the Activity Director in the overall operation of the Activity Department according to department policies and procedures.
DUTIES:
1. Assess residents as assigned within 14 days of admission and prior to the initial Plan of Care meeting to determine background and programming needs.
2. Attend and contribute to, resident Plan of Care conferences and other staff meetings as scheduled by the Activity Director.
3. Assist the director as requested to design, post and maintain attractive, timely bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities.
4. Assist with morning and pre-activity announcements as assigned.
5. Assist in offering 1:1 activity regularly to those who are unable or unwilling to participate in scheduled activities.
6. Conduct group activities as assigned by the director. Assist residents to and from activities.
7. Assist in providing opportunities for residents to participate in activities in the surrounding community.
8. Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity responsible for and evaluate the program for effectiveness and degree of resident involvement regularly.
9. Document accurately, and in a timely manner, progress made by residents assigned, keeping all documentation current.
10. Assist in the maintenance of the work area, equipment and supplies, including inventory materials.
11. Assist with the Residents Council as requested.
12. Promote good public relations within and outside the facility.
13. Deliver and assist residents with personal mail on request.
14. Participate in on-going education and in-service training for the department and general staff.
15. Network with other Activity personnel through active participation in professional organizations, read journals and publications and keep up with new developments, regulations and program ideas.
We offer all of our employees a competitive pay rate and shift differential (if applicable). All full-time employees are offered benefits upon hiring and become effective after 30 days of employment. Benefits offered include health, vision and dental insurance, free life insurance, 401K retirement plan, short-term disability, scholarship opportunities, paid time off accrual beginning on day one, and holiday pay.
White Oak of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer