Job description

About us

We are customer-centric, social, supportive and our goal is to To provide the finest level of resident care feasible for the chronically ill, aged and infirm, in a health care environment which has as many home-like features as possible; To protect the individuality and self-determination of each resident while making every effort to meet his/her specific needs with various services and programs; To create and maintain a healthy, cheerful and positive atmosphere which encompasses a sense of acceptance and social belonging, is designed to motivate, stimulate and sustain the individuals under care; To maintain an attractive, clean, safe and wholesome physical environment which facilitates a high level of care and concern for the integrity and dignity of the individual; To provide maximum restoration of physical, mental, social and spiritual functioning through team approach; To reduce to a minimum the trauma of leaving familiar surroundings which are inherent in the admission process and subsequent losses that may occur during the stay at the home; To utilize every employee of the Home, as a therapist, who will be trained through Inservice education to understand the debilitating nature of chronic disease, and will actively help to sustain the residents level of functioning and thereby enhance his/her lifestyle; To involve the community as active participants in the program of the Home through individual volunteer efforts and organized group programs..

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Regular social events
• Casual work attire
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for performing tasks involved in the process of conducting a program of diversified, recreational and social activities with residents in a nursing home. Responsibility may also include routine housekeeping and helper tasks related to the activities program. The work is performed under direct supervision of the Residential Service Director. Works directly with Care Plan Team. Incumbents receive on−the−job training in routine activities program duties. Supervision maybe required over the work of subordinates. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Assists residents to participate in a wide variety of program activities;
• Prepares equipment, supplies and facilities for individual or group activities;
• May assist in the preparation and serving of refreshments during activities.
• May facilitate programs to encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment to improve daily living skills;
• Participates in both staff and resident care plan meetings;
• Assists Care Plan Team developing and implementing care plans, and identifies ways recreational participation will improve residents quality of life;
• Assesses residents expressed interests and responses to activities;
• Assists is transporting residents to programs, crafts and other activities;
• Utilizes community resources in conduct of the activities program;
• Inventory, cleaning and storage of activities supplies and equipment as assigned;
• Prepares records and reports related to the program, completes initial and ongoing assessments regarding resident recreational needs;
• Provides leadership to volunteers and field students;
• Attends and participates in the facilities in-service training programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of basic arts, crafts, games, sports, hobbies and other appropriate activities used in a nursing home; Ability to stimulate and maintain participation and interest in the activities program; Ability to formulate, organize, and promote recreation activities; Ability to understand the problems and attitudes of ill, aged and handicapped persons and the importance of their participation in an activities program; Ability to establish working rapport with public agencies and groups; Ability to maintain simple records and reports; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to operate a computer and utilize common office software programs; Ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma; And two (2) years of full time work experience, or its part time equivalent, conducting organized recreation activities, such as games, sports, or arts and crafts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lyons, NY 14489: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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