Come join our awesome team as an Activities Assistant in Memory Care at ValleyManor Care Center. $4,000 retention bonus to be paid out over 24 months!

　　Valley Manor Care Center is a part of Volunteers of America National Serviceswhich serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers ofAmerica parent organization.

　　Housekeeper Job Highlights:

　　$16.70 - $21.59 - depending on experience• Generous "refer a friend" bonuses• 403(b) Retirement Plan;• Career scholarships;• Quality training, continuing career education and leadershipprograms;• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)Schedule:• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am to 4:00pmAbout the job:

　　This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a difference by providingcompanionship and much needed human interaction for our residents who havebeen separated from their loved ones due to the pandemic's restrictions onvisitors.

　　Essentials:

　　Perform defined work routines and daily assignments, using variousdepartment supplies and equipment, as assigned by the Therapeutic RecreationDirector.Assist with social activities and recreational programs that providespiritual, physical, social, and intellectual challenges for facilityresidents.Research and design resident activity programs for Director's approval;implement approved programs that maintain viable interest and expand residentparticipation.Initiate various assigned individual and/or group activities; providematerials, instructions and supervision during activities; record attendance.Evaluate residents' reactions during activities, document attendance,and report unusual observations to nurse in charge.Assist with planning and scheduling trips and outside activities; arrangefor transportation and resident supervision.Assist with planning and participation of residents in religious activitiesas assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Director.Plan and provide for resident intellectual/educational development throughliterature, lectures, movies, cultural events, etc. as assigned by theTherapeutic Recreation Director.Implement any activity schedule changes; notify appropriate departments.Provide craft materials or activities for bedfast residents as assigned.Assist with activities programming in cooperation with other departmentsconcerning individual resident needs. Assist with posting of activityschedules and informing appropriate departments.Assist with planning and programming for holiday and special events.Assist Therapeutic Recreation Director in coordinating Residents' Councilmeetings.Assist with coordinating printing and supply needs for activities andspecial events.Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities of equipment and work areas.Initiate reporting and documentation procedures as assigned.Meet with new residents and develop and document individual residentactivity plan by determining interests, abilities and needs.Attend initial care and quarterly review conferences; participate inproblem identification, resident goal setting and approach planning.Record census and room changes on resident list and kardex; notifyTherapeutic Recreation Director.Document monthly and quarterly resident progress notes.Submit supply/equipment requisitions and all reimbursable activityexpenses to the Therapeutic Recreation Director for approval, followingdefined departmental policy.Assist with the development, printing and distribution of residentnewsletter.Write monthly articles regarding past and future activities.Assist in obtaining articles from residents, staff and other resources.Assist in the distribution; maintain current mailing list.Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and facility's rules,regulations, policies and procedures. 3 2022Attend scheduled department st ff meetings.Attends required in-services and completes assign online modules.Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.Follow defined Infection Control procedures.Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow establishedprocedures during drills and actual emergencies.Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by theTherapeutic Recreation Director.Required Qualifications:

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

　　High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference givento persons who have completed courses in therapeutic recreation.Minimum one-year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of ageand meet the MVR organization standards.