Activites

United Church Homes•Chapel Hill, NC

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.
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
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

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