NATURE OF WORK General Statement of Duties: Under direction of Director of Activities, conducts activities for high functioning residents and conducts and sets standards for one-on-one activity therapy for selected residents.

• Assists Director with coordination and implementation of routine duties and activities.
• Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Director of Activities.
• Supervision Exercised: In absence of Director of Activities, may provide work direction to one or several Activity Aides or Volunteers.
• Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: (Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in position.)
• Attends care plan meetings, prepares 50% of activity care plans weekly. Assesses residents for activity groups. Completes activity assessments on 50% of new residents
• Assists with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of varying levels of activities for Spring Branch residents.
• In absence of Activities Assistant, carries out all unit duties.
• Conducts one-on-one activity therapy to offer sensory stimulation
• Prepares progress notes quarterly and/or as deemed necessary.
• Conducts activity groups to assure residents make progress.
• Assists with transporting, communicating and setting up for activity programs for Spring Branch on a daily basis.
• Assists in ordering or purchasing supplies for activities and picking up materials needed from outside facility.
• Carries out weekly Quality Assurance Program for all units. .
• Performs other duties as required and numerous daily operational duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Certified Nurse Aide Certificate / or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to operate audio-visual equipment.
• Good knowledge of the policies and procedures of a long-term care facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently; to prioritize tasks and organize work efficiently. Ability to motivate people and be sensitive to their needs. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with patients and staff.
• Skill in providing support in the planning, coordinating and implementation of an activities program to meet the diverse needs of Nursing Home residents.
• Physical ability necessary to transport residents in wheelchairs.
• Understanding and awareness of problems of the aging. Respect for resident rights and confidentiality.
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Monday-Friday

Starting pay rate: $11