Long Term Care Activity Assistant- FT Days
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
**Create Your Career With Us!****Join our not-for-profit
organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and
services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service
in a Christian environment.****Facility:** GSS FL Kissimmee Hlth
Care **Location:** Kissimmee, FL **Address:** 1500 Southgate Dr,
Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA **Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts **Job
Schedule:** Full time **Weekly Hours:** 40.00 **Starting Rate:**
$11.50**Department Details**CNA Preferred**Job Summary**Strives to
improves the quality of life for the patients/residents by
providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a
one-on-one and/or group basis. Administers the monthly activity
calendar. Regularly elicits patients/residents input into activity
planning and keeps activities well organized and upbeat, following
all state required activities such as music, craft and spiritual
activities. Partakes in activities appropriate for the
patient/department and residents in order to support and ensure
functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and
identity. Assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting
patients/residents to and from rooms. Assists with Minimum Data
Set's (MDS's) documentation. Displays creativity and
resourcefulness. Demonstrates the ability to follow written and
verbal instructions while working under close supervision. Exhibits
excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrates
leadership abilities to develop and motivate people. Possesses the
ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or
behavioral issues. Maintains strong critical thinking skills and
problem solving skills. Prioritizes responsibilities while working
autonomously. Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and
designs of work processes.**Qualifications**High school graduate or
equivalent preferred.Experience in social services or creative
activities are preferred. Experience in geriatrics preferred.
Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident
demographics.Preferred current Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare
related program preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required based
on location. Depending on location, all new employees will attend
CPR training, and must be certified within six months of hire.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific
competencies and certifications.Depending on location, this role
classifies as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor
vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license. Also must be
medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of
this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.**Benefits**The
Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for
qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on
eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental
insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement
plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To
review your benefit eligibility, visit
https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .The Good Samaritan Society is
an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual
with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for
help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or
send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .The Good Samaritan
Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will
require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a
condition of employment.**Req Number:** R-0094371 **Job Function:**
Sports Medicine and Wellness **Featured:** No
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