Description

Responsibilities:

• Assists with outings assigned by Activity Director.
• Contributes to resident care plans through memos or conferences with Activity Director.
• Organizes and implements specific activities assigned by the Activity Director.
• Anticipates and takes action to maintain a safe environment. Incorporates safety/risk management standards into daily work practices. Reports faulty equipment/problems immediately.
• Reminds residents and staff early of activity programs through invitation and the PA system. Communicates effectively with nursing staff and all other departments.
• Participates in department meeting with Activities Director.
• Starts Activities on time in accordance with Activity Calendars.
• Secures substitutes for program cancellations.
• Directs and assists volunteers as assigned by Activity Director.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Attends training schedules as assigned by Activities Director. Attends mandatory inservices as required.
• Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies, informing Activity Director of needs.
• Reports suspected or known resident abuse to Director of Nursing or Administrator.
• Maintains accurate daily activity attendance records of resident?s participation in activities. Maintains accurate daily activity attendance records as well as other documentation assigned by the Activity Director.
• Assists with preparation of and mounts monthly activity calendars and distributes monthly calendars and weekly menus according to established deadlines.
• Purchases supplies as approved by Activities Director.
• Completes reading assigned by Activities Director.
• Arranges rooms and collects necessary equipment and supplies for activity programs.
• Assists with transporting residents to and from activities. Reports residents abuse immediately to supervisor; takes corrective action.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of High School Diploma.Minimum of one (1) year experience working with geriatric population preferred.Desire to interact with elderly residents and residents with disabilities required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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