What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant Assisted Living PT position at Westminster Communities of Florida?
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Essential Job Functions
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
Education and Experience: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful. Must have knowledge of basic food preparation and handling. Certified Nurse Assistant certificate preferred. Previous Activities Coordinator experience and/or Activities Certification a PLUS.
Experience and Basic Knowledge: Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in senior citizens group nursing homes or related activities within the last two years. Must be familiar with dementia or willing to learn about the condition. Will be using multiple software programs and must be comfortable with technology.
Physical And Environmental Requirements
The physical activities of this position involve:
Balancing, Crouching, Manual Dexterity, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Lifting up to 40 lbs, Reaching, Standing, and Stooping.
Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:
Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking and Tasting
An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside/outside environmental conditions Bloodborne pathogens (low risk) Physical hazards, Respiratory pathogens. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
- Competitive Hourly Wage, based on experience
- Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403(b)
- Paid Time Off Plan
- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
- Warm and Friendly Work Environment
- Occasionally work till 6:30 PM and one weekend day per month
Essential Job Functions
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
- Implement and conduct programs as assigned by the Resident Life Facilitator, encouraging residents to attend. Includes setup prior to and clean-up after completion of activities.
- Responsible for assessments, attending care plan meetings, documenting in electronic system and creating and maintaining the monthly HC SNF calendar
- Leads and assists resident groups on community outings.
- Conducts one-on-one activities with those residents requiring them.
- Completes documentation such as Assessments and Daily Attendance Sheets.
- Purchase and organize decorations and supplies for daily activities and holidays.
- Assist with decorating the common areas.
Education and Experience: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful. Must have knowledge of basic food preparation and handling. Certified Nurse Assistant certificate preferred. Previous Activities Coordinator experience and/or Activities Certification a PLUS.
Experience and Basic Knowledge: Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in senior citizens group nursing homes or related activities within the last two years. Must be familiar with dementia or willing to learn about the condition. Will be using multiple software programs and must be comfortable with technology.
Physical And Environmental Requirements
The physical activities of this position involve:
Balancing, Crouching, Manual Dexterity, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Lifting up to 40 lbs, Reaching, Standing, and Stooping.
Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:
Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking and Tasting
An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside/outside environmental conditions Bloodborne pathogens (low risk) Physical hazards, Respiratory pathogens. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.