Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation -
Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a member of the Ascent Healthcare Management family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best you to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!
Orchard Valley is seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our team.
Working here, you will enjoy:
- Shift Flexibility
- Fun Employee Engagement Activities
- Positive work environment
- Excellent Training
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
What you will do:
The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of care, encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Programs will address needs of all elderly from active to those in declining physical abilities. The Resident Care Assistant must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and act maturely in dealing with others. The programming must also include a wide variety of ages and meet the needs of our diverse population. Must be able use Microsoft products to include: Word, and Outlook. You will:
- Develop, organize, and implement a daily room check for every resident. Assist in creating and maintaining a homelike environment for all residents.
- Initiate and promote cleanliness of the residents environment. Assist with bed making, tidying of rooms, passing water/ice, and closet clean outs.
- Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for necessary care.
What you need:
- High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing related duties.
- Knowledge of the aging process and residents.
- Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Excellent creative and communication skills.
- Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
- Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
- General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.
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