Activites

United Church Homes • Chapel Hill, OH

3d

About The Position

The Resident Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing and implementing a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Requirements

• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state, federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
• Special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia residents
• Must be able to work closely with residents, family members, volunteers, community staff, and community representatives
• Must function independently, have flexibility and personal integrity
• Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience preferred
• Previous experience in leading recreational activities, arts/crafts, intellectual/educational activities, community outings, etc, desired

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development/delivery of therapeutic recreational services to promote the residents’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels
• Maintains precautions/limitation list on each resident
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious, intellectual/educational, community/center service and recreational activities, etc.
• Completes activities documentation, as assigned
• Documents resident participation or refusal of activity services offered
• Implements activity programs
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Special Care Unit
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
• Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED