Activities Assistant
Company: Aventura at Humility House
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Aventura at Humility House - The primary purpose of your job
position is to assist in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and
spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident's assessment
and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.
Delegation of Authority As Recreation Assistant, you are delegated
the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability
necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
STNA qualification PREFERRED -
Job Functions
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of
this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these
are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission
of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential
function of the position.
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Works in office areas as well as throughout the Center. Moves
intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent
interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors,
government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and
circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset
residents, family members, etc. Communicates with the medical
staff, nursing service, and other department directors. Works
beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions
temporarily, when necessary. Is subject to call back during
emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation,
post-disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing
educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from
equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to
reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air
contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including TB and the Aids and Hepatitis B
viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to
hazardous chemicals. Education Must possess, as a minimum, a high
school diploma or its equivalent. Experience None required.
On-the-job training provided. Specific Requirements Must possess
class C driver's license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and
understand the English language. Must demonstrate the knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related
needs of the residents served. Must possess the ability to make
independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must
possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents,
family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the
general public. Must possess leadership ability and willingness to
work harmoniously with other personnel. Must have patience, tact,
cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to
handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are
currently functioning. Must possess the ability to seek out new
methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into
existing Recreation services. Must be able to relate information
concerning a resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to
the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of
Mechanical Devices) Must be able to move intermittently throughout
the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language
in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental
and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing
senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function
adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully
met. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents,
personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health
requirements set forth by the policies of this Center, which
include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate
to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at
times, hostile people within the Center. Must be able to push,
pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height
of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight
a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the
evacuation of residents during emergency situations. - -
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