Activities Assistant (Full-time, 1st or 2nd shift)
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Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Are you looking to interact and engage in activities with our long term care residents? If so, why not consider a career with us in our Activities Department.

We are looking for an enerjetic and dedicated individual to service our residents!

Open shift positions available (1st shift and2nd shift)!

We offer the following benefits:

-Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

-Paid Holidays

-Paid Time Off

-401k

-Flexible scheduling

A full position summary is listed below:

Position Summary

The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting with activities for the residents of the nursing facility in accordance with each individual's total plan of care.

General Purpose

The general purpose of the Activity Assistant position is to evaluate the residents' abilities from information obtained from the medical records, other staff and one-on-one meetings with residents for facilitating scheduled activities on and off the units to restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability.

Role Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Participates in programming and projects which assist in improving quality of life of residents and staff.

· Assist with activities for the residents.

· Encourages participation of residents in all types of quality of life and developmental activities.

· Assists with transporting residents.

· Visit assigned residents one-to-one on a weekly basis.

· Assist at mealtimes.

· Accompany residents to off-unit activities.

· Lead active, passive or sensory activities with the residents.

· Accompany residents on bus trips

· Instruct and supervise volunteers.

· Maintain activity supplies on each unit in a neat and orderly manner.

· Assist in planning in facility-wide programs.

• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices in accordance with Facility policies and procedures, including infection control techniques to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as adheres to, upholds, and enforces all facility policies and procedures.
• Attends all department meetings and/or educational programs as scheduled.
• Performs additional functions or duties, as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Education/Certifications/Experience

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED is required.
• CERTIFICATION: Not required.

· EXPERIENCE: Preferred 1 year experience in social/recreational programs, in nursing home or assisted living/personal care setting.