What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Princeton Memorial Company DBA Princeton Health Care Center?
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent, valid WV driver’s license. CNA preferred (must be willing to take the CNA course if not certified). Able to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. One year geriatric experience in activities.
General Overview:
Incumbent responsible to assist Activity Director in discharging duties and responsibilities. To act as driver and escort for resident appointments (hospital, doctor’s office, etc.)
Specific Duties and Responsibilities for Activities:
Assist with the development of the recreation and activities program.
Assist with the organizing and directing of the execution of the recreation and activities plan.
Assist with maintaining a current record of community services, resources, programs and facility materials accessible to staff, residents, and resident’s relatives and friends.
Assist with ascertaining from the resident’s care plan any physician’s order limiting participation in the activities program.
Assist with documenting residents' participation in activities and reasons for non-participation in otherwise appropriate activities.
Assist with the coordination of the volunteer program.
Assist in maintaining documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
Assist with resident outings.
Assist in instructing and coordinating participation of volunteers with residents.
May be required to care for facility pets, e.g. cats, fish, birds and dogs.
Assist in maintenance of recreation equipment and supplies.
Assuring Resident Safety.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities for Transportation:
Assist/escort residents on any necessary trips out of the facility, to include but not limited to: Banking, physician appointments, dental appointments, shopping, etc.
Assist, perform any specialized purchasing that PHCC needs-trips to bank, post office, emergency trips for pharmaceutical, food purchases, etc.
Providing safe, pleasant, comfortable transportation to our residents while they are conducting their affairs.