Job Summary
Provides for an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in compliance with (Pelican Care Centers)'s policies, procedures, applicable health care standards and (Louisiana) Department of Health.
Essential Functions
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Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
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Collaborating with staff and clinicians to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.
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Conducting needs assessments to ascertain physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
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Determining individual interests and expectations regarding leisure time.
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Determining and overseeing the use of available finances.
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Developing an activities program that is both sufficiently diverse and sensitive to our occupants' requirements.
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Purchasing or leasing supplies for all activities.
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Sourcing, training, and monitoring the work of Activities Assistants.
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Advertising events well in advance of their scheduled times.
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Supervising and participating in events alongside staff and occupants.
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Compiling periodic reports that outline successes, constraints, and the way forward.
Non-Essential Functions
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Requirements
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Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
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Complete annual education requirements.
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Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
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Report to work on time and as scheduled.
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Wear identification while on duty.
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Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
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Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
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Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
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Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
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Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
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Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of patient services.
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
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Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
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Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
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Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
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Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
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Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
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Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
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Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
