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Bassett Healthcare

Activities CNA

Bassett Healthcare, Herkimer, New York, United States, 13350

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The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

The primary purpose of the Activities CNA is to assist the Activities Director in the implementation and planning of group and individual activities.

Assist Activities Director in all areas

Taking daily attendance of group and individual resident contact

Maintaining, sorting, and distributing Mid-York books and CAB materials and setting up CAB materials for residents

Maintain storage areas, equipment and supplies

Perform Initial Assessment on new admissions to the Nursing Home

Distribute materials and assist the residents involved in singular activities

Sort and maintain magazines and jigsaw puzzles in small recreation areas

Regular consultation with Activities Director regarding program ideas and resident and volunteer involvement. Discussion of resident care conference concerns relative to the department; specific resident attendance, leisure needs and capabilities

Assisting the Director in compiling lists for specific residents involved in activities

Devise, prepare, and instruct group and individual programs

Keep activities areas neat and clean

Become familiar with the New York State Code for Activities

Assist the Activities Director in placing Activities Department documentation on residents’ medical charts

Prepare Quarterly progress notes to be signed by the Activities Director

Regular contact with residents, families, community organizations volunteers and nursing home staff

Regular, consistent individual contact with residents

Informing staff and residents of date, time and location of group activities

Preparation of materials for scheduled group activities

Room preparation for group activities

Transport residents to and from group activities

Run group activity

Ongoing knowledge of residents without photographic permission, residents who have dietary restrictions, residents scheduled for appointments or involved with rehabilitation services

Clean-up of group activities, and storage of materials

Post and distribute monthly calendars to staff, residents, volunteers, and family contacts

Writing, posting of departmental notices, making copies, collating volunteer or news calendar materials, distributing notices or requests to other departments

Decorating of nursing units and bulletin boards

Complete MDS 3.0 Care plan for all residents that include Initial Assessment and quarterly progress notes

Attend Care Conferences

Assist with residents Council Meetings and functions

Coordinate volunteer services i.e. mailings, calling for help with outings, etc.

Baking and Cooking programs; assist with special events

Assist with outings such as shopping, luncheons, field trips, etc.

Drive van for outings; transport residents off and on the vans; use proper van-hook ups of wheelchairs for residents

Calculate monthly and annual statistics

Complete arrangements for outings; notify vendor of time, date, number of participants and any special needs (toileting purposes) for residents

Any other tasks or duties as assigned

Attend all required in-services and follows all department and facility policies regarding personal protective equipment

Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations

What we need from you

Experience:

Minimum 6 months experience with geriatric patients or experience in activities or related field, preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

Current NYS Nurse Aide Certification, required

NYS Licensure as an LPN, required

Valid and violation free NYS Driver's License, required

Skills:

Accountability

Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Clinical Skills

Communication

Creative Thinking

Computer Skills

Facilitate

Gathering/Extracting Information

Interacting with People

Listening

Maintain Files

Multi-Tasking

Patience

Organizing/Categorizing Records

Reliability

Responsibility

Time Management

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Occasional balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing

Frequent climbing, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, pulling, pushing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, walking

Hazards:

Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, chemical

Working Conditions:

Occasional noise

Travel:

Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability protection

Retirement benefits including an employer match

And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $18.02/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $27.03/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.