Activity Assistant Part Time / Bedford Care Center Of Petal

Position:Activity Assistant

Are you ready to bring your values and purpose to a company that expects the best of you because you have the best to give? If you have a personal growth mindset and are committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Location:Bedford Care Center of Petal

Job Summary:

Assists with developing, organizing, coordinating and directing Facility and community resources to provide comprehensive therapeutic activities, services and programs to meet recreational, spiritual and psychosocial needs of nursing home Residents, compliant with Company Policies, State and Federal Laws and Regulations; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Residents, Employees and others and exhibit a sincere interest in working with the elderly

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; prefer two years or more of experience in healthcare Activity position; must be able to obtain and hold any required Certification; must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office; have good oral and written communications skills; must pass a drug screen and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to providing compassionate care to our elders
• Assists the Activity Director as requested with interviews and Assessments of Residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference and documentation in the Resident’s Medical Record
• Assists with developing individual Activity Plans, Monthly Activity Program Calendars and special events
• Communicates Facility’s Activity Programs to Residents, staff and family
• Assists with the organization and continuity of the Residents’ Council
• Assists as requested with recruitment and orientation of Activity personnel
• Assists Residents to and from Activities; provides individual activities for Residents who can’t participate in group activities
• Must maintain valid driver’s license to assist with transportation for Residents’ field trips and other situations
• Documents Activities and Residents’ progress during MDS look-back period
• Assists the Activity Director with developing and complying with a Plan of Correction for the Activity Department regarding State and Federal surveys
• As instructed by the Activity Director, attends Family and Resident Council meetings and meets with families
• Must obtain and maintain any required certifications
• Completes Activity Sections on MDS, RAPS, Triggers and Care Plan as assigned
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program
• Complies with Company Policy regarding Volunteer Workers

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• health care activity: 2 years (Preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or other reasons protected by Law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Mississippi healthcare organizations are required to collect fingerprints and run them through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases in order to complete state and national background checks. Are you willing to submit to required criminal history background checks?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person