Job Description
Full time / 40 hrs. per week Variable schedule to include weekends and holidays SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with Activity Coordinator in creating innovative programming for residents in Crown Center on a monthly basis Implements programs within Crown Center and Greenwood Complete daily documentation on all residents Complete assigned one to one visits Room set-ups, as necessary Distribute daily happenings to residents Daily and Monthly tasks, as assigned Performance of other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION : Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English Language Prefer one with high school diploma and some college experience LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION: CPR Certification preferred First Aid Certification preferred State Tested Nursing Assistant Certification preferred EXPERIENCE: 1 year Activity experience in Long Term Care or Assisted Living setting preferred KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ability to provide adaptations for successful engagement for residents with physical and cognitive challenges Good communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective reading, writing, and oral skills Must be a detailed oriented person and be able to perform duties with great accuracy Competent in the Microsoft office package and Internet Must be able to interface well with others in a positive and professional manner Ability to work in a group setting or individually Knowledge of disease processes and behaviors of the elderly OTHER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO ASSIGNED AREA: Knowledge on proper body mechanics Knowledge of proper techniques for transferring residents Knowledge of proper techniques on securing wheelchairs in transportation vehicles JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES – Other: Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to walk long distances Must be able to lift 50 pounds Works on weekends, holidays as necessary Will work evenings as scheduled CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Annually 4 hours CEU related to Dementia POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: Full understanding of Residents’ Rights Departmental policies and procedures PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS: Non-Patient Care Staff (21-50 lbs.) – Physical Demands Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday Constant – 67 – 100% of workday Not at all – 0% of workday Occasional Lift 0-50#, 6-36” from floor; lift 0-30#, 6-72” from floor; climbing stairs; climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines: (2 foot/feet). Frequent Unilateral horizontal reach 0-18”; unilateral vertical reach 36—72”; bilateral carry 100’, 50#; push/pull 100’, 19 ft. lbs.; lift 0-30#, 6-36” from floor; lift 0-50#, 36-48” from floor; operating machines: (2 hand(s)). Constant Sitting, standing, walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aid or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands. Not at All Hold 200# patient side lying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; more 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet. Category II Job Classification – Laurel Lake employees who have jobs with tasks that rarely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and have no contact with used sharps. Job Hazard Risks Lifting Infectious Disease Exposure Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) Workplace Violence Potential This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skil