Hawkeye Care Centers · 12 hours ago
Activities Assistant
Asbury, IA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHawkeye Care Centers is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning and coordinating programs that provide mental, physical, and social stimulation for residents. This role involves developing activity calendars, maintaining participation records, and ensuring that activities meet the diverse needs of residents while fostering a positive environment.
Assisted LivingHealth CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Works closely and under the direction of the Activities Director to assist with organizing and developing a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents
Follows activity care plans to assure that all residents are provided with recreational activities that are consistent with the needs and wishes of the resident groups, individual residents, bed-bound residents, self-sufficient residents, and the community as a whole. The Activity Coordinator assures that this care plan is integrated into the overall plan of care for each individual resident
Assists with creating an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Provides a copy of the calendar to each resident’s room and at least one large calendar displayed in facility
Maintains records relating to the participation of each resident in activity programs and documents resident acceptance or lack of acceptance to these activities
Under the direction of the Activities Director, secures materials, equipment, transportation (as required), entertainment, refreshments, program leaders, volunteers, and anything else that might prove necessary in order to adequately provide for scheduled activities
Communicates and coordinates with other department heads and staff in order to assure the success of planned activity programs
Evaluates activities and programs in order to determine resident outcomes. Adjusts activities as necessary to increase the probability of successful outcomes
Assists with providing a minimum of one in-service education program per calendar year regarding the activity program, working with the cognitively impaired, and/or other related topics
Actively participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members and staff
Reports and documents resident changes condition or behavior appropriately
Demonstrates high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs. Communicates effectively, establishes rapport and maintains relationships with residents Demonstrates fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values
Follows instructions and complete daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change
Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Required to complete annual 12-hour in-service training programs (as well as supplemental online education). Failure to complete the 12-hour in-service training program, or any other requirement under internal policies, local, state, or federal law may result in termination
Preferred
High School Diploma or equivalency
Previous experience working with the elderly population
CPR Certification
Company
Hawkeye Care Centers
Hawkeye Care Centers is a long-term care solution like skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living and memory care services.
Founded in 1974
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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