What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Watertown Health Care Center?

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Watertown Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!

Summary

Assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions.

Acitivities Assistant Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning activity programs.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to plan activities for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro & dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable.
Attends all mandatory in-services by the employee’s anniversary date.
Acts appropriately under the direction of the Administrator and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in unit/shift assignments to meet resident and family needs.
Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions.