Activities Recreational Asst - Part Time

Job Details

Description

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High school diploma or its equivalent

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills with residents, staff, families and the public
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and other designated organization-approved electronic software

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with the Senior population preferred

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
• Assist in coordination of therapeutic recreation programs and general volunteer programs beneficial to the residents at the Home
• Assume responsibility and duties of the Director when he/she is absent

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license, unless there are extenuating circumstances
• Support the Mission, Values and Vision of the Holland Christian Home
• Understand and honor the Christian principles of the organization
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Residential Living principles, including resident choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions with residents
• Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's and other dementias
• Ensure all assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident / facility information are kept confidential; ensure the departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system

• Maintain HIPAA compliance as well as confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data
• Exhibit concern for safety and well-being of staff, residents, families, and visitors

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist with general coordination of the program of therapeutic recreation considering residents' individual needs, interests and limitations
• Assist in cognitive and physical one-to-one programs for sensory stimulation
• Assist in preparing and maintaining necessary records for group activities and one-to-one visits
• Create and maintain activity bulletin boards, monthly birthday picture boards and new resident picture board
• Assist with transporting wheelchair-bound residents to activities
• Assist with general coordination of programs for volunteers considering their individual talents, interests and needs
• Assist in carrying out regulations, policies and procedures of the Home
• Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI)
• Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts
• Collect required data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) purposes, as directed

OTHER DUTIES:

• While driving company vehicles, wear a seat belt and assist Residents with seatbelts, which must be worn at all times

• Timely completion of all required in-services
• Must be present for at least one mandatory annual fire drill
• Must participate in annual N95 Fit Testing
• All other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned

HOURS OF WORK:

• Four days per week (32 hours)
• As per department schedule
• Weekends, if required

Requirements

Drivers license, in good standing

 HOLLAND CHRISTIAN HOME ASSOCIATION

 06/01/2024

 Haledon,NJ