Activities Specialist CNA
Activities Specialist CNA
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Job Description
CNA license required
Position Summary
- The Activities Specialist plans organizes and develops quality activities for patients ensuring that the recreational physical intellectual spiritual and social needs of each patient are met in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards. Provides based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each patient an ongoing program to support patients in their choice of activities both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities designed to meet the interests of and support the physical mental and psychosocial well-being of each patient encouraging both independence and interaction in the community.
- Reports to Activities Director
Education Experience and Licensure/Certifications
- Qualified activities professional who is licensed or registered if applicable by the State in which practicing; AND
- Eligible for certification as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1 1990; OR
- Has two (2) years of experiences in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years one of the which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; OR
- Has completed a training course approved by the State
- Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
Specific Requirements
- Valid drivers license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
- Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of activities practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing activities functions in the post-acute care facility
- Ability to implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the activities department
- Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
- Professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Plan organize and develop quality activity programs (includes entertainment exercise relaxation and education)
- Appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
- Escort patients to and from activities which may include driving patients
- Make regular in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
- Lift 35 lbs floor to waist lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder lift and carry 35 lbs and push/pull 35 lbs
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
