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At Mount St. Rita (A Covenant Health Affiliate), we're committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us. The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. This is a Part Time-24 hours per week, with weekends and alternating holidays. Under the direction of the Director of Activities, provides an organized program of activities designed to meet the physical, mental and social wellbeing of each resident.

DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

Adheres to Mount St. Rita's Policies and Procedures Acts as a role model within and outside of Mount St. Rita Performs duties as workload necessitates Maintains a positive and respectful attitude Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position Meets Department productivity standards Adheres to Department dress code

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plans, organizes and runs a well-organized floor program of both group and individual activities for residents on assigned units. Carries out recreational therapy techniques for residents both in groups and individually, including Reality Orientation, Sensory Stimulation and exercise. Counsel and encourages residents to develop and pursue appropriate independent leisure activities. Plans for and participates in group activities for the entire facility. Participates in various day trips with residents. Prepares floor activities as approved by the Director of Activities. Maintains accurate statistics of each resident's participation in activities. Completes an initial assessment of each resident admitted on assigned units. Documents in quarterly progress notes individual resident's ability to participate in specific activities. Completes the appropriate sections of the Minimum Data Set. Works with team members at the Interdisciplinary Care Meetings to develop a care plan for each resident. Reports any resident's health or behavior problems to the Interdisciplinary team. Provides a safe, clean, neat environment for residents participating in activities and assumes responsibility for Resident safety during the program. Deals with accidents efficiently and expeditiously and reports same to proper authorities by completing an Incident Report. Attends in-service programs as directed. Informs the Director of Activities of equipment and supplies needed. Supervises volunteers assigned to their programs. Reports any problems that interfere with an effective Activities Program to the Director of Activities. Abide by the Standards of Conduct which is the basis of the Organizational Integrity Program Compliance with Health Information Privacy (HIPPA) related laws and regulations

MISSION AND QUALITY STATEMENTS

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Demonstrates the philosophy, mission and core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence of Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services in the performance of one's job responsibilities.

This includes:

courteous and cooperative behavior toward co-workers, residents, tenants and/or participants, families and guests; and a positive and professional attitude while providing care to residents, tenants and/or participants and in all interactions with co-workers. Participates in, promotes and supports Mission activities. Assumes responsibility for the highest level of quality performance in all aspects of one's jobs. Performs each task in compliance with facility policies and procedures. Makes decisions based on what is best for the residents, tenants, and/or participants and their families. Participates in quality assurance activities as assigned by the supervisor and participates on or provides input for Quality Improvement Project Teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or employees of organization. Ability to write documentation in residents' charts and clearly state goals and objectives to be reached.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Activities professional preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Blood Pathogen Exposure Classification - Classification II While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. #

INDLP Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.31 - $18.37 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Activities:

1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person