Activity Aide - Nursing Home jobs in Arkansas

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage the activities department in order to provide a planned and diversified program of activities that meets the needs of the residents in accordance with their interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well- being. This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by applicable state law.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be certified as an Activity Director from a state approved program.
• Experience as an Activity Director is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in the various duties and governmental regulations necessary to manage the activities department.
• Possess the necessary education and skills to interview and assess residents and develop individualized plans to meet residents’ needs.
• Skilled at organizing various duties.
• Must be flexible and able to handle change easily and professionally.
• Must display a willingness to continue to study, learn and implement continuously changing state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and be a role model of professionalism and teamwork.
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, discharge planners and staff in a professional and tactful manner.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations.
• Must be able to read and write in a legible and understandable manner. Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must be able to work closely and professionally with residents, their families, physicians, discharge planners, outside agencies and all nursing facility personnel.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

PHYSICIAL REQUIRMENTS:

Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures; and the ability to remain calm under stress.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assuring resident safety.
• Implement activity policies and procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Develop and implement monthly activity calendar.
• Lead facility activity events.
• Document residents’ activity participation and complete required documentation in accordance with state requirements.
• Recruit and monitor activity volunteers.
• Assess, plan and document residents’ activity needs.
• Act as the liaison of facility for the Resident Council.
• Assess and timely and accurately complete assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
• Develop, coordinate and participate in resident care plans reflective of individualized activity preferences and needs.
• Document the activity component of the Care Plan in a timely manner.
• Plan, schedule and implement room visits for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Coordinate family and community resources as needed.
• Organize community events related to residents’ needs and interests. Coordinate and cooperate with other departments to plan and conduct events to meet socialization needs of the residents.
• Take part in facility in-service programs as required.
• Travel to occasional meetings, conventions and seminars.
• These duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of this position may change as necessitated by business demands.'

'Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person