Activitiy Assistant (THERAPY ASSISTANT I) - Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center.

About the role

This position is only open to current Colorado residents. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Plans activities that expand and enhance the lifestyle of each resident in five categories required by State and Federal regulations.
• Interviews residents and family upon admission to determine personal preferences, activity interests, and leisure requests.
• Offers a variety of activity choices, maintains scheduled activities, and facilitates spontaneous activities meeting social, physical, spiritual, creative, and intellectual needs.
• Care for residents during activities or as needed, including ADL care like transferring, feeding, personal care, toileting, grooming, changing clothing, and answering call-lights.
• Maintains daily documentation for the Activity Department through participation records, progress notes, and behavior charting.
• Conducts quarterly or upon significant change activity assessments of all existing residents.
• Develops and communicates appropriate activity plan of care with resident, family, and interdisciplinary team weekly.
• Drives various facility vehicles for scheduled outings such as luncheons, fishing trips, tours, and provides back-up transportation for medical purposes.

Requirements

Must provide proof of Certified Nursing Assistant class completion AND must obtain C.N.A. license within 4 months of graduation.

Experience: None.

Education: None.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a current Colorado resident at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Full background check and reference check required. Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border.

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant years of state service experience.

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