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SalaryAvalon Care Center Honolulu is seeing a Part Time Recreation Assistant
The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the general direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the general direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Some of our amazing benefits including:
Wage: $16.00 - $18.00/hr
Full-time are eligible for:
- 401K
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSA & Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance
- AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
- Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.
Minimum pay - $16.00/hr Maximum pay - $18.00/hr
**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**
Come join our team! We offer a rewarding career and opportunities for advancement!
Responsibilities
Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in house residents.
Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
Establish an active Volunteer Program
Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes
Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program
Administrative:
Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in house residents.
Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
Establish an active Volunteer Program
Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes
Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program
Administrative:
- Assumes authority, responsibility and accountability as appropriate and as assigned by the Activities Director. Maintain current knowledge of departmental and applicable facility policies and procedures. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards and make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and needs of the residents and families. Work with facility consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
- Review departmental complaints and grievances and make written reports to the Activities Director of actions taken. Follow facility established procedures pertaining to complaint/grievance resolution. Review and assist the Activities Director to develop a plan of correction for activity department deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
- Recommend to the Activities Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
- Personnel Functions:
- Participate in the recruitment, of personnel for the department as requested by the Activities Director. Assist the Activities Director to determine departmental staffing requirements necessary to meet the activity department’s needs.
- Assist the Activities Director to assure that appropriate activity programs are being provided to meet resident needs and according to the activity department schedule/ calendar of events.
Resident Relatives:
- As assigned, contact relatives for residents’ requests and work with relatives concerning residents’ concerns and needs. Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
- Ensure awareness of the care plan and its use in providing daily activities for each resident. Encourage resident/family participation in the development and review of the resident plan of care. Encourage Involvement of residents and families in planning facility activity programs
- Refer resident/family to appropriate social service personnel when concerns are expressed about facility services and/or response to resident needs
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including sitting (greater than 3 hours), standing, lifting (up to 20 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The ability to understand instructions, both oral and written. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. All employees of skilled nursing facilities may be required to provide lifting and transfer assistance to residents
The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including sitting (greater than 3 hours), standing, lifting (up to 20 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The ability to understand instructions, both oral and written. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. All employees of skilled nursing facilities may be required to provide lifting and transfer assistance to residents
Qualifications
- High school graduate or its equivalent.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
- 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 long-term care residents and the elderly.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must be able to maintain regular attendance.
- Meet all health requirements, as required by law.
- Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
- Demonstrate
