Activity Assistant - CNA

Activity Assistant - Must be a CNA JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of on-going therapeutic programs and activities to meet the diversified interests and therapeutic needs of assigned resident. The goal of all programming should be to enrich and improve residents’ quality of life and their overall functioning. All activities are to be conducted in accordance to state/federal regulations and facility requirements. All activities should be conducted in accordance with the organization’s core values should be focused on the accomplishment of the organization’s mission. This position will participate in the care plan process for assigned residents and document recreational therapy opportunities provided. This position will collaborate on campus-wide activity events with the Life Enrichment team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides activities to assigned residents in a long-term care setting. Ensures that all activities are compliant with federal and state regulations and facility policies. Ensures that all activity programming meets the interests and needs of assigned residents and have a therapeutic outcome to both improve residents’ quality of life and their overall functioning.

Coordinates all aspects of a therapeutic recreation program for assigned residents, including creating, scheduling, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs designed to meet their therapeutic needs.

Determines/Assesses the individual interests and needs of each assigned resident; evaluates; develops/delivers activities designed to meet identified interests and therapeutic needs. Creates and facilitates activities appropriate for different resident groups, different functional abilities, and different interests. Encourages residents to participate in a variety of activities and programs.

Estimates time needed for activities and schedules accordingly.

Coordinates, updates and maintains documentation and medical information for assigned resident...