Part-Time Activity Programmer: Weekends!

Description

Join the Hooverwood Living Family! 

With over 100 years of excellent care to the elderly in central Indiana, we offer: 

Skilled Nursing, Short Term Rehab, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Transportation, Indiana's Only Elder Abuse Shelter, A.R.N. Hospice, and we are still growing!

Who is Hooverwood Living?

Hooverwood Living is committed to providing excellent patient care, customer service skills, and a family-orientated environment. We are also a driving force in the healthcare industry, along with promoting and maintaining a wide diversity of staff members, providing the latest technology, and offering varied lines of services. 

Overall Responsibilities for Weekend Activity Programmers:

• Implement activity programs on units when the regular programmer is not present or help as needed or as assigned.
• Help plan and carry out unit/facility wide activities as needed.
• Provide  one-on-one visits for all residents who have not attended group  activities.
• Assist residents working on individual projects including crafts, writing letters, reading, etc.
• Complete documentation of recreation activities to assure compliance with all related local, State, Federal or Hooverwood regulations, whichever standard is higher, regarding MDS 3.0 assessments, attendance, and progress notes.
• Help with scheduling monthly activities such as, booking entertainment, researching and finding new and innovative activities/entertainment, creating monthly calendar, assist with staff scheduling, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications for Weekend Activity Programmers:

• Must  have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Experience working with a geriatric population preferred.
• General knowledge of computers and Windows required.
• Must have the ability to interact with people in a positive and upbeat manner. 
• Posses strong customer service skill
• Posses compassion for the elderly

Physical Requirements for Weekend Activity Programmers:

•  Must function effectively under timelines and multiple demands.
•  Must be able to fully and effectively communicate orally, understand and have the ability to write and type.
• Must be able to read normal print/script and computer generated type.
•  Must have the ability to hear effectively
• Must have full use of both arms and legs.
• Must be ambulatory
• Must be able to push/pull residents in a wheelchair without assistance