Job Category:

Clinical Support

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Develops, organizes, and coordinates available facility and community resources to provide the highest quality activity and recreational programs to meet the needs and interests of the residents. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant desirable, licensure must be obtained within four (4) months of employment
• Educational Requirements:
• Minimum Experience:
• Other: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Certified State Activities Course
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of skilled nursing facility related experience or activities program in a comparable facility
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Good planning and organizational skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with State, Federal, and Organizational rules and regulations regarding the Activities Program. Supports the interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident to include: providing activities based on the residents past life experienced identified through assessment and care planning; communicating to the Activity Director any information pertinent to the residents assessment, progress notes and plan of care and identifying changes in condition to the Activity Director or other members of the Care Plan Team. Maintains activity log to record resident participation, room visits and residents response/reaction to various activities. Assists with the development of the Activity calendar with the input of the residents to reflect resident’s preferences. Reports and documents any grievances, complaints or concerns identified by a resident or family member.
• Coordinates and participates in the activities of the facility to maximize the residents’ physical and emotional outcomes. Ensures that activities are carried out as planned on the activity calendar. Assists with the volunteer program. Assists with the visits of persons and groups from the community. Assists with the planning of holiday activities and special functions for the residents. Provides a wide variety of activities to stimulate interest and participation by the residents. Ensures that all residents, no matter what condition, are involved with activities appropriate and meaningful for those residents. Provides physical activities such as exercise, Walk and Dine and ROM exercises.
• Contributes to the safe, efficient and effective operation of the facility by participating in TQM teams relating to teamwork and problem-solving activities. Participates in teamwork and problem-solving activities such as TQM. Helps maintains adequate supplies while not wasting resources to ensure that the activity budget is efficiently and effectively utilized. Provides for a clean, safe working environment to including identifying and reporting any unsafe behavior, area or equipment and maintaining an organized and neat activity room and office. Is responsible for assisting in the care and upkeep of any facility pets to include immunization, vet visits and purchasing of pet supplies. Assists nursing with monthly weights. Assists in the dining room during mealtimes. Transports residents to activities and meals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.