Actiivity Tech - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

The Activities Tech is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive activities program for our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) residents. This role involves creating engaging and meaningful activities to promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and overall well-being among residents. The Activities Tech ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a diverse activities program that caters to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of residents in the SNF.
• Assess residents' interests, preferences, and capabilities to create personalized activity plans and ensure individualized care.
• Plan and coordinate a calendar of activities, events, outings, and entertainment to provide a stimulating and enjoyable environment for residents.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including nursing staff, therapists, and social workers, to integrate activities into the overall care plan of residents.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of residents' activity levels, preferences, and progress, and adjust activity plans accordingly.
• Encourage resident participation in activities, fostering a sense of community, purpose, and engagement.
• Arrange and facilitate group activities, such as games, crafts, exercises, music therapy, pet therapy, and social events, to promote socialization and mental stimulation.
• Coordinate special celebrations, holiday events, and birthday parties to create a festive and celebratory atmosphere for residents.
• Collaborate with community organizations, volunteers, and family members to enhance the activities program and expand resources.
• Maintain activity documentation, including attendance records, activity assessments, progress notes, and individualized care plans.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to activities programming in a SNF, including participation in surveys and inspections.
• Manage activity supplies, equipment, and resources, ensuring availability and appropriate use.
• Train and supervise activity assistants and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and feedback.
• Stay updated with current trends, best practices, and innovations in activities programming for long-term care and incorporate them into the SNF's activities program.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to contribute to overall resident care and well-being.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in activities programming, preferably in long-term care or SNF setting.
• Knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and social needs of older adults and individuals with varying abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for activities programming in SNFs, such as F-tag 248.
• Creativity and the ability to design and implement engaging activities for a diverse resident population.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Organizational skills to plan and coordinate multiple activities and events.
• Ability to assess residents' needs, preferences, and abilities to develop individualized activity plans.
• Understanding of person-centered care principles and the importance of resident choice and autonomy.
• Proficiency in using computer software and applications for documentation and activity planning.
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine interest in enhancing the quality of life for residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and maintain positive relationships.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing resident needs and facility priorities.
• Physical stamina to lead and participate in various activities involving standing, bending, and lifting.

Working Conditions

• Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses’ stations resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as 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, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Specific Requirements

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 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.

All Other Duties as Assigned.
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.