Activity Assistant

Job description

PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY in PLANO,TEXAS at an Adult Day Care

MUST BE ABLE TO START ASAP 2-3 days a week 1:30pm-5:30pm or 6pm

NEXT STEP GO APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.MCAREAGENCY.ORG

Contact or TEXT (325) 246 - 5280

The overall purpose of the Activity Assistant position is to provide opportunities for patients/residents to engage in meaningful social and diversified special interest programs based upon needs, interests, capabilities, and previous lifestyles. This position must coordinate, develop, and maintain quality programs that provide mental and physical stimulation to the patients/residents utilizing staff expertise and family and/or community resources.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient/resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Qualifications and Requirements
• Heart for Seniors: Compassionate spirit with enthusiasm for senior care.
• Strong Communication Skills: Must have the ability to connect and engage.
• Valid Credentials: A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Tech-Savvy: Basic understanding of computer programs.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses each patient/resident for interests, talents, and previous patterns of time use, and develops activity approaches based on that assessment.
• Establishes and maintains necessary records regarding activities' attendance and activity care plan approaches.
• Develops activity goals and objectives for each patient/resident and integrates the activity approaches within the Patient/Resident Care Plan.
• Identifies facility and community resources that can contribute to the recreation program. Plans and schedules activities and develops a monthly calendar of activities.
• Secures entertainment, program leaders, volunteers, materials, equipment, and transportation well in advance of scheduled dates.
• Assures all patients/residents are involved in activities: group, individual (bedside) and/or independent on a weekly basis.
• Ensures 6 activities are held daily and at least 2 evening activities are held per week.
• Recruits and trains a volunteer activities staff and maintains volunteer programs that utilize community involvement.
• Evaluates effectiveness of programs in terms of patient/resident outcomes.
• Develops and maintains a budget for activities programs.
• Coordinate Facility newsletter or other promotions of activities programs through local media.
• Serves on various committees as requested by Administrator.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Centex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Completes an initial recreational assessment and Section F of the MDS within 5 days of admission and/or change of condition.
• Coordinates with the NSD regarding the patients/residents Meal of the Month and other food-related programs.
• Participates in Discharge Planning and recapitulation of patients/residents stay.
• Complies with protocols outlined in the PCMS #10, Activities.
• Attends weekly/monthly in-services, understands, and complies with patient/resident Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety as appropriate.
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned.

Seeking:

• An Enthusiastic personality
• Someone that pays attention to detail and takes initiative
• Cleans without being asked
• Quick learner
• Must be creative
• Must know how to use Microsoft Word , Excel, and Canvas
• Must be able to help toilet some of the Elders

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 8 13 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Plano, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person