Allure Healthcare Services · 20 hours ago
Activities Assistant
Mendota, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAllure Healthcare Services is seeking an Activities Assistant to join their team at Allure of Mendota. The role involves assisting the Activities Director in creating and coordinating resident activities to promote their physical, social, and mental well-being.
Health CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationTherapeutics
Responsibilities
The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors
The Activities Assistant will ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room
The Activities Assistant will interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences
The Activities Assistant will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility
The Activities Assistant will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents
The Activities Assistant will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service
The Activities Assistant will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director
The Activities Assistant will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible
The Activities Assistant will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits
The Activities Assistant will coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary
The Activities Assistant will coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption
The Activities Assistant will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated
Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor
Follows established infection control policies and procedures
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency
Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department
Assists with obtaining necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage
Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required
Refers resident/families to appropriate social services personnel when indicated
Participates with the Administrator in developing a budget
Contributes to the facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in the following:
Attends Care Plan meetings as requested
Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested
Attends mandatory in-services and successfully complete all facility required training
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent
A valid CNA license/certification
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Resourcefulness
Strong leadership skills
Positive attitude
Ability to be organized and efficient
Basic computer skills
CPR licensed and trained in first aid
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Meet general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position
May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis
May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel
Company
Allure Healthcare Services
Allure Healthcare Services is a nursing and healthcare center.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Jeremy Goldberg
Principal Chief Executive Officer
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