Position Summary: Plan and carry out an activity program, which will:
1) Encourage the residents to function at the highest level of independence possible
2) Motivate residents to participate in recreational and occupational activities to promote activity of mind and body
3) Actively work at promoting feeling of well being and worth in the residents
Duties:
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Is directly responsible to the Activity Supervisor and LTCU Supervisor
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Is responsible for originating, scheduling, and supervising supportive activities program under direct supervision of Supervisor
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Confers periodically with the Supervisor analyzing individual needs and limitations
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Encourage individual resident to participate in activities of a recreational, divisional, religious, intellectual and work type nature, if warranted by Supervisor
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Plans and schedules the activity programs after discussing with administration. This should be done about one month in advance
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Secure entertainment well in advance of the date needed and checks with the entertainers the day before they appear in the facility to be sure their activities are properly scheduled
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Coordinates this activity program with the nursing volunteers and other groups, taking into account already established routines in order to fit the activity program into the facility’s overall pattern
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Meets with nursing regularly concerning patient progress, nursing routines and the activity program
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Invites and encourages patients to participate in each day’s program where appropriate
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Assists in finding methods to motivate patients to take an interest in life and the community
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Supervises the day’s program, taking care of any special attention shall be given to new patients in any group
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Keep a record of attendance at activities and writes a monthly summary of each patient’s participation and attitude
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With the approval of administration, recruits, screens orients and supervises volunteers
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Procures and maintains supplies and equipment in a safe way
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Sees that the activity area is in good order before and after each activity program session
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Find the sources of salvageable materials and sees that these are used to the fullest extent possible in order to keep cost down
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Assists with all of the above for Hospital Swingbed Patients
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Follows NSG P & P
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Attends NSG meetings
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Maintains confidentiality
Qualifications: Previous experience as an activities aide preferred.
High school graduate.
CNA certificate
CPR certified
