Activities Assistant - Full Time

COUNTY OF BUCKS ---------------------------- --------------- ------JOB TITLE:** Activities Assistant **JOB CODE:** 0636DEPARTMENT:** Neshaminy Manor/Activities **UNION:** 03FLSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt **GRADE:** 3 ---------------------------- --------------- ------POSITION SUMMARY**: Responsible for assisting the Director of Recreation Therapy, and the Assistant Therapeutic Recreation Director in following the specific treatment plan as established during the interdisciplinary care planning process. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: Assists and conducts one-on-one, unit, and larger-scale activity programs. Monitors and documents resident involvement and progress as established by state or federal regulations. Establishes short- term, and long-term goals that are measurable, specific, and time-oriented for each resident under his/her care. Reports increase and/or decrease in functioning of residents to Director for review of care plan. Follows established program directives, policies and practices. Obeys all safety rules and regulations. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents and other county employees. Ability to write clear, concise resident-care notes that meet state and federal regulations. Ability to apply reason to execute detailed written or verbal instructions. Schedule includes every other weekend with a day off during the work week***.*** May be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well-established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time be training on the job. More detailed instructions as to the nature of their duties will be given to employees at the beginning of work. Qualifications Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or equivalent. One year's experience working with (direct involvement) a geriatric population. One year's special training, education or experience in programs that are considered appropriate to geriatric activity programming. Possess valid driver's license. Exhibit ability in any or all the following areas: music, art, crafts and innovative unit programs. Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision. Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.