Activities Assistant - Wharton, United States - Paradigm Healthcare

Paradigm Healthcare

Verified Company

Wharton, United States

4 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a fun, energetic, and positive Activities Assistant Join the Paradigm at The Creek family, where you will be celebrated, supported, and heard each day

Job Duties

Assist in planning, creating, and implementing activity programs as directed by the Activities Manager
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities and advise Activities Manager accordingly
Plan and implement activities for residents pursuant to physician orders and in consultation with the nursing department,
Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities
Conduct meetings with residents and/or families as directed
Inform residents and families of available activities
Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities will appropriate material to engage residents
Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary
Maintain uptodate notes relating to activities provided to residents
Regularly meets with Activities Manager to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities
Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents, and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and inservices as directed
Comply with facility policies and procedures

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED
One year of relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate or bachelors degree
Active certification as a Certified Nurse Aide
Two years of relevant experience

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Paradigm Healthcare _**_was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve.

We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point.

We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.