Job Location : Fostoria,OH, USA
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist with the planning and executing of social, recreational and educational programs for the residents in accordance with Independence House policy and procedure, Independence House ethics statement and resident rights, subject to the employee handbook, and as directed by the Activity Coordinator.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Ability to think creatively, plan activities, manage multiple projects, direct volunteers, and use time efficiently. Ability to responsibly and effectively use supplies, resources, and activity-related equipment. Work within budgeted hours. Keep activity areas neat and orderly.
Duty 2: Ability to accurately assess resident's individual interests and needs, translating them into the inclusion of every resident within your caseload. Identify need for new or different resident activities/services. Include and encourage family involvement. Refer to Social Services or Chaplain when indicated. Report condition or behavior changes to the charge nurse.
Duty 3: Ability to communicate effectively with residents, neighborhood associates, family members, and volunteers. Work within the Neighborhood team parameters.
Duty 4: Ability to accurately complete and maintain required documentation which may include: activity assessments, participation records, the MDS, Care Plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Documentation will be done in a timely manner and A.A. will have working knowledge of the computerized record-keeping systems.
Duty 5: Displays service excellence and the standards or behavior as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote resident satisfaction.
Duty 6: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and regulatory compliance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or push wheelchairs occupied by residents.
This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)