Activities CNA

1 week ago

Herkimer, United States Bassett Healthcare Full time
Job Description Job Description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What You'll Do

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Activities Director in the implementation and planning of group and individual activities.

  • Assist Activities Director in all areas
  • Taking daily attendance of group and individual resident contact
  • Maintaining, sorting, and distributing Mid-York books and CAB materials and setting up CAB materials for residents
  • Maintain storage areas, equipment and supplies
  • Perform Initial Assessment on new admissions to the Nursing Home
  • Distribute materials and assist the residents involved in singular activities
  • Sort and maintain magazines and jigsaw puzzles in small recreation areas
  • Regular consultation with Activities Director regarding program ideas and resident and volunteer involvement. Discussion of resident care conference concerns relative to the department; specific resident attendance, leisure needs and capabilities
  • Assisting the Director in compiling lists for specific residents involved in activities
  • Devise, prepare, and instruct group and individual programs
  • Keep activities areas neat and clean
  • Become familiar with the New York State Code for Activities
  • Assist the Activities Director in placing Activities Department documentation on residents’ medical charts
  • Prepare Quarterly progress notes to be signed by the Activities Director
  • Regular contact with residents, families, community organizations volunteers and nursing home staff
  • Regular, consistent individual contact with residents
  • Informing staff and residents of date, time and location of group activities
  • Preparation of materials for scheduled group activities
  • Room preparation for group activities
  • Transport residents to and from group activities
  • Run group activity
  • Ongoing knowledge of residents without photographic permission, residents who have dietary restrictions, residents scheduled for appointments or involved with rehabilitation services
  • Clean up of group activities, and storage of materials
  • Post and distribute monthly calendars to staff, residents, volunteers, and family contacts
  • Writing, posting of departmental notices, making copies, collating volunteer or news calendar materials, distributing notices or requests to other departments
  • Decorating of nursing units and bulletin boards
  • Complete MDS 3.0 Care plan for all residents that include Initial Assessment and quarterly progress notes
  • Attend Care Conferences
  • Assist with residents Council Meetings and functions
  • Coordinate volunteer services i.e. mailings, calling for help with outings, etc.
  • Baking and Cooking programs; assist with special events
  • Assist with outings such as shopping, luncheons, field trips, etc.
  • Drive van for outings; transport residents off and on the vans; use proper van-hook ups of wheelchairs for residents
  • Calculate monthly and annual statistics
  • Complete arrangements for outings; notify vendor of time, date, number of participants and any special needs (toileting purposes) for residents
  • Any other tasks or duties as assigned
  • Attend all required in-services and follows all department and facility policies regarding personal protective equipment
  • Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations

Experience

What we need from you

  • 6 months experience with geriatric patients or experience in activities or related field, required

Licensure/Certifications

  • Current NYS Nurse Aide Certification, required
  • Valid and violation free NYS Drivers License, required

Skills

  • Accountability
  • Accuracy
  • Attention to Detail
  • Clinical Skills
  • Communication
  • Creative Thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Facilitate
  • Gathering/Extracting Information
  • Interacting with People
  • Listening
  • Maintain Files
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Patience
  • Organizing/Categorizing Records
  • Reliability
  • Responsibility
  • Time Management

Physical Requirements

  • Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
  • Occasional balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing
  • Frequent climbing, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, pulling, pushing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, walking

Hazards

  • Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, chemical

Working Conditions

  • Occasional noise

Travel

  • Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

  • Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability protection
  • Retirement benefits including an employer match
  • And more
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. Pay Range Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Pay Range Minimum USD $18.02/Hr. Pay Range Maximum USD $20.52/Hr. We love the difference people bring We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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