Activities Assistant SL

UPMC Cranberry Place is now hiring an  Activities Assistant, in Cranberry Township, PA. This is a Part-Time Day position. Apply today to join an amazing team, and work in a fun lighthearted environment.  

Purpose:
Assists in conducting therapeutic activity programming. Documents participation in therapeutic programs. Assists Activity Director in all aspects of volunteer services, gift shop operations and activity programming.

Responsibilities:

• Promote outreach projects, assist in purchasing supplies.
• Assist in creating weekly activity schedule.
• Assist in resident voting registration and absentee ballots efforts.
• Assist in annual volunteer orientation and recognition events.
• Assist in developing activities that enhance the quality of life for each resident based on need, level of functioning and individual preference.
• Participate in planning and attending community outings.
• Assist Activity Director in purchasing efforts.
• Assist in completing Activity Section on MDS.
• Facilitate and escort Residents to daily programs.
• Participate in volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.
• Assist in working in conjunction with the Restorative Department to implement daily fitness program Fit-n-Fun supplying appropriate music, and social/emotional support.
• Observe and adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
• Attend intermediate care conferences to discuss and implement resident plan of care as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Assist with resident Christmas gift project.
• Assist in training and supervising all facility volunteers.
• Document resident attendance at scheduled programs.
• Develop positive relations with community groups including, but not limited to the VFW, local church groups, civic organizations, scout groups, and local corporations.
• Work in conjunction with volunteers in stocking of shop and pricing.
• Provide inventory of items needed to service resident population.
• Attends all appropriate facility in-services and committee meetings.
• Observe and respect all resident rights.
• Assist in maintaining financial records of purchasing and sales.
• Build positive relations with all departments to enhance teamwork and promote an environment of success.
• Attend and assist with monthly Resident Council meetings and documentation.
• Provide support in interviewing volunteer candidates for appropriate positions.
• Provide computer and clerical support to Activity Department and Pastoral Care.
• Adhere to all state and federal guidelines.
• Promote positive visitor and family relations.
• Assist in developing volunteer policies and procedures with Activity Director and Pastoral Care.
• Assist in scheduling needed TB test and criminal background checks for all new volunteers.