Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) ยท 1 day ago
Activities Assistant - Full time
Montrose, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.40/hr - $19.65/hr
1+ years expVolunteers of America National Services is seeking an Activities Assistant at Valley Manor Care Center. The role involves coordinating social, recreational, purposeful, and spiritual activities for residents with various needs, ensuring their engagement and well-being.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Perform defined work routines and daily assignments, using various department supplies and equipment, as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Director
Assist with social activities and recreational programs that provide spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual challenges for facility residents
Research and design resident activity programs for Director's approval; implement approved programs that maintain viable interest and expand resident participation
Initiate various assigned individual and/or group activities; provide materials, instructions and supervision during activities; record attendance
Evaluate residents' reactions during activities, document attendance, and report unusual observations to nurse in charge
Assist with planning and scheduling trips and outside activities; arrange for transportation and resident supervision
Assist with planning and participation of residents in religious activities as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Director
Plan and provide for resident intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, etc. as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Director
Implement any activity schedule changes; notify appropriate departments
Provide craft materials or activities for bedfast residents as assigned
Assist with activities programming in cooperation with other departments concerning individual resident needs. Assist with posting of activity schedules and informing appropriate departments
Assist with planning and programming for holiday and special events
Assist Therapeutic Recreation Director in coordinating Residents' Council meetings
Assist with coordinating printing and supply needs for activities and special events
Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities of equipment and work areas
Initiate reporting and documentation procedures as assigned
Meet with new residents and develop and document individual resident activity plan by determining interests, abilities and needs
Attend initial care and quarterly review conferences; participate in problem identification, resident goal setting and approach planning
Record census and room changes on resident list and kardex; notify Therapeutic Recreation Director
Document monthly and quarterly resident progress notes
Submit supply/equipment requisitions and all reimbursable activity expenses to the Therapeutic Recreation Director for approval, following defined departmental policy
Assist with the development, printing and distribution of resident newsletter
Write monthly articles regarding past and future activities
Assist in obtaining articles from residents, staff and other resources
Assist in the distribution; maintain current mailing list
Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and facility's rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Attend scheduled department staff meetings
Attends required in-services and completed assign online modules
Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties
Follow defined Infection Control procedures
Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies
Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Director
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred
Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred
If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization standards
Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; to prepare written reports and documentation
Ability to work with residents of varying levels of responsiveness
Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident activities
Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends for planned activities events
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation
Benefits
Paid-time off benefits
Company
Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)
Volunteers of America National Services serves at the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Nisivoccia
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Lindsey O'Connell
Talent Acquisition Partner
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