Activities Assistant Job at Petersburg Medical Center, Petersburg, AK

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  • Petersburg Medical Center
  • Petersburg, AK

Job Description

Position Description

PMC Mission and Values

Our Mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community.

Our Guiding Values are - Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Quality.

Job Summary

The Activities Assistant works within the Activities Department to carry out resident activity care plans and provide therapeutic activities for ICF and SNF residents.

Duties Include

Provides individual and group activities that help residents maintain independence, allows participation in past hobbies and interests, encourages social interaction and focuses on the needs and interests of residents.

Works with other departments such a Rehabilitation to provide therapeutic recreation and may lead activities or assist residents to participate.

Helps to plan and implement special meals and potlucks with the Activities Director.

Works with LTC volunteers as directed.

Works with new admissions to ICF and SNF to help them feel welcome in LTC, to become familiar with the routines and help identify activities of interest.

Helps to escort resident to functions within the community and plan outings.

Keeps daily recreational records for each resident.

Distributes resident mail given the Activities Department. Assists residents with their mail and correspondence.

Assists with the monthly Resident's Council meetings. May be asked to keep the minutes of the meetings. Serves as an advocate for residents / patients' rights.

Contributes to the development of resident's activity plan. Suggests ongoing revisions and provides input into progress toward activity goals.

Provides one-on-one interaction and activities for residents unable to participate in group activities.

Helps to maintain the bulletin boards for the activities calendar and special events.

Assists during meals, with residents shopping as a planned activity.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

High school or college graduate with experience working with the aged. Recreational skills, ability & creativity are needed to work effectively with residents.

Prior experience with therapeutic recreation or occupational therapies helpful.

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) background helpful

Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm and the ability to keep work related situations confidential.

Must be able to pass a State of Alaska Background Check and drug screen (including Marijuana).

Training and Experience

Must possess the skills and ability to work with the aged and chronically ill, Alzheimer patients and physically handicapped.

Must be able to classify functioning levels of residents and provide activities to meet exercise needs, cultural needs, arts, crafts, sensory stimulation programs, group and one-on-one activities and social needs as outlined in the Activity Plan.

Shall maintain current certification in CPR or be willing to become CPR certified at PMC's next scheduled course.

Should have a valid Alaska driver's license and complete training to become a certified driver of the PMC handicapped van.

Hours

Schedule is primarily dayshift hours. However, flexibility is a must to allow resident participation in evening and weekend events.

Accountability

This position reports to the Activity Coordinator and the Long Term Care Director of Nursing.

Day-to-day direction and instruction will come primarily from the Activity Coordinator. Oversight and direction may also come from the Nursing staff.

Type: Full-time

Expires: 03/31/2025

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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