Activities Assistant - The Sentinel of Port Jervis

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The Sentinel of Port Jervis is an Assisted Living Facility located in the tristate area of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

At The Sentinel, we strive to create a home-like atmosphere where staff feel comfortable and safe, while residents are able to enjoy their daily routine.

Our dedicated team is committed to putting our residents first!

POSITION TITLE: Activities Assistant

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to assist the activity director in implementing an activity in compliance with requirements to meet residents’ needs.

REPORT TO: Director of Life Enrichment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement programs of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs.
• Assesses individual/group resident/resident needs and develops related meaningful morning, afternoon, evening and special programs.
• Prepares and posts a monthly schedule of activities. Coordinates, directs and/or conducts all planned activities.
• Establishes and maintains good public relations and rapport with community groups, in order to provide outside activities and special projects for patient/residents, (i.e. church services, special concerts, school group visits, etc.)
• Assist with completion of the activity component of the resident assessment timely and accurately.
• Gather and document the residents’ activity interests, needs and concerns.
• Plan and implement evening and weekend functions as necessary.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising volunteers.
• Implement community events related to residents’ interests.
• Schedule and implement room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs.
• Maintain an activity attendance record for each resident.
• Maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.
• Coordinates the writing, printing and distribution of the facility newsletter.
• Assists with resident council by coordinating and providing a meeting place and providing other assistance as requested.
• Handles department equipment according to standard procedures. Maintains ongoing inventory of departmental supplies and equipment maintenance. Responsible for general housekeeping duties in activity area. Returns common area to original condition at conclusion of activity, i.e. removes litter, moves and rearranges furniture, returns equipment/supplies, assists resident/patients in transport.
• Notifies other departments of needed assistance in advance of activity, following facility policy and procedures manuals (i.e. dietary, maintenance, etc.)
• Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and acts in accordance with facility Compliance Program.
• Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
• Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement (PI) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
• Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures.
• Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians and ancillary service providers.
• Ability to understand and comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations and requirements.
• Follows and adheres to facility policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
• Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of protected health information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
• Reports resident complaints to management.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned and consistent with level of preparation and experience.
• Participates in facility programs as appropriate.
• Participates in marketing events.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as directed by center management.
• Works overtime, holiday and weekend hours as scheduled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License

Experience: Prior experience in an assisted living care facility preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Understands the social, psychological and recreational needs of the residents. Good organizational and communication skills. Demonstrate integrity, imagination and initiative, showing appropriate manner and conduct. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in and a positive attitude about working with assisted living care residents.  Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn facility applications.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.