Activity Assistant

Company: Hearts & Hands
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

Hearts & Hands - Purpose of Your Job Position
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 Activity Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
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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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 activity 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.

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