Activities Assistant
Company: Westside Village Nursing Center
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
This position is also responsible for driving our residents
using the facility bus. A CDL is required.Position Summary:The
Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in
planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities
for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical,
intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient is met in
accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care
standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:* High
school graduate or equivalent* Prior experience with geriatrics
preferredSpecific Job Requirements:* Valid driver's license in
current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care
standards* Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is
preferred* Possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action* Knowledgeable of practices and
procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines
governing functions in the post acute care facility* Ability to
implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies,
and procedures of the department* Perform proficiently in all
competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and
safety and sanitation* Maintains professional working relationships
with all associates, vendors, etc.* Maintains confidentiality of
all proprietary and/or confidential information* Understand and
follow company policies including harassment and compliance
procedures* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to
Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct
and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions:*
Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and
evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment,
exercise, relaxation, and education)* Appropriately and
descriptively chart patient progress and behavior* Escort patients
to and from activities* Make regular in room visits to patients
uninterested or unable to participate in group activities* Exhibit
excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards
patients* Assist in the evacuation of patients* Demonstrate
dependable, regular attendance* Concentrate and use reasoning
skills and good judgment* Communicate and function productively on
an interdisciplinary team* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull,
stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours*
Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Westside Village Nursing Center, Indianapolis , Activities Assistant, Other , Indianapolis, Indiana
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