Activity Assistant Job at Avera Health, Eureka, SD

  • Avera Health
  • Eureka, SD

Job Description

Avera Health Care AideLocation: Eureka Health Care CenterWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00Position HighlightsThis position may be eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus!!You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAccountable for performing assigned activities in accordance with established procedures and directives to assist in meeting the activity needs of the residents of the facility. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the departmentWhat You Will DoShares duties of assisting with feeding, transferring, pushing wheelchairs and walking residents in the hallway.Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting and reporting resident behavior.Participates in development and implementation of activity care plan and resident assessments.Interviews residents or family members to obtain activity information.Develops and maintains a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.Assists bed residents by visiting with them, writing letters, etc., as necessary.Conducts and oversees that residents are engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active certification in the state of practice. within 1 Year andDrivers License - Licensing Board Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED Equivalent1-3 years working with the elderly or individuals with disabilitiesExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomePTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift

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