Activities Assistant - Houston, United States - Spring Branch Care Center

Spring Branch Care Center
Spring Branch Care Center
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Houston, United States

4 weeks ago

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NATURE OF WORK General Statement of Duties: Under direction of Director of Activities, conducts activities for high functioning residents and conducts and sets standards for one-on-one activity therapy for selected residents.

  • Assists Director with coordination and implementation of routine duties and activities.
  • Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Director of Activities.
  • Supervision Exercised: In absence of Director of Activities, may provide work direction to one or several Activity Aides or Volunteers.
  • Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: (Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in position.)
  • Attends care plan meetings, prepares 50% of activity care plans weekly. Assesses residents for activity groups. Completes activity assessments on 50% of new residents
  • Assists with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of varying levels of activities for Spring Branch residents.
  • In absence of Activities Assistant, carries out all unit duties.
  • Conducts oneonone activity therapy to offer sensory stimulation
  • Prepares progress notes quarterly and/or as deemed necessary.
  • Conducts activity groups to assure residents make progress.
  • Assists with transporting, communicating and setting up for activity programs for Spring Branch on a daily basis.
  • Assists in ordering or purchasing supplies for activities and picking up materials needed from outside facility.
  • Carries out weekly Quality Assurance Program for all units.
  • Performs other duties as required and numerous daily operational duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Certified Nurse Aide Certificate / or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to operate audiovisual equipment.
  • Good knowledge of the policies and procedures of a longterm care facility.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently; to prioritize tasks and organize work efficiently. Ability to motivate people and be sensitive to their needs. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with patients and staff.
  • Skill in providing support in the planning, coordinating and implementation of an activities program to meet the diverse needs of Nursing Home residents.
  • Physical ability necessary to transport residents in wheelchairs.
  • Understanding and awareness of problems of the aging. Respect for resident rights and confidentiality.
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Monday-Friday

Starting pay rate:
$11
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