Location: Bowdle, SD
*$15,000 Sign-On bonus Available*
*Education Reimbursement available for new hires within one year of graduation*
*We require all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated with their first series or to have filed for an approved Medical or Religious Exemption with our facility*
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervises planning and administration of all nursing care working directly with assigned nursing staff in the provision and maintenance of high quality patient care. Responsible for organizing and managing the shift, guiding and supervising the nursing staff and assisting the Director of Nursing with administrative and personnel functions, assuming responsibility for the nursing service department in her absence. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding residents, families, health care personnel and Bowdle HealthCare Center.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
License/Certification: Current RN license from South Dakota State Board of Nursing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assume full responsibility for management of the nursing unit, working jointly with Director of Nursing to plan nursing care policies, procedures, and standards of patient care- making appropriate recommendations for improvement of health care in the facility.
2. Assist Director of Nursing with performance evaluation for nursing staff, especially new staff prior to completion of probationary period. Provides documentation for Director of Nursing regarding needed counseling or disciplinary action making effective recommendations.
3. Provides leadership and direction of nursing service personnel for professional orientation, growth, and development. Inspires team work on all shifts.
4. Assume responsibility for coordinating each patient's medical and nursing regime; discussing patient’s condition and sharing pertinent information with others involved in patient’s care.
5. Demonstrates ability to perform basic nursing process (observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of patient care, implementation of care plans, and evaluation of same).
6. Communicates with family and health professionals regarding care to patients, provides educational and teaching efforts directed to patients and their families.
7. Assumes responsibility for safety and comfort for both staff and patient and demonstrates regard for patients. Handles confidential data in a professional manner.
8. Establish work assignments and maintain staffing pattern assisting Director of Nursing in making adjustments in schedule due to absence of scheduled employees, and other emergency situations.
9. Fosters frequent and open communications with nursing staff and Director of Nursing.
10. Demonstrates effective execution of physician orders, reporting of infectious and/or communicable diseases, and assists staff with incident, accident, and error reports as necessary.
11. Assumes a positive leadership role among the staff by consistent willingness to demonstrate and update nursing care measures and by ability to recognize and evaluate the emotional climate of the nursing unit.
12. Have a solid knowledge of legal aspects of nursing through appropriate assignment of nursing responsibilities and through teaching and supervision of staff.
13. Ensures that physician orders for treatments, medications, and procedures are properly implemented on each shift worked.
14. Display a positive attitude toward all departments and clinical areas to help coordinate smooth delivery of all resident care services. Encourage similar attitude among staff.
15. Knowledge of emergency procedures, fire internal/external disaster plans, and participates in drills.
16. Assumes responsibility for professional and self-development, attends in services and workshops to enrich personal knowledge, growth, and skill in providing clinical care for patients.
17. Assumes full responsibility for nursing service department in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Physical Requirements
LIFT up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
LIFT 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting equipment or furniture.
LIFT 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring residents, equipment, etc.
LIFT over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring resident with assistance of another staff member.
CARRY up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
CARRY 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when moving and transferring residents, equipment, etc.
CARRY over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when moving and transferring resident with assistance of another staff member.
REACH above shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
REACH at shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
REACH below shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
PUSH/PULL: Frequently when moving medication cart or pushing wheelchair.
Hand Manipulation
Grasping: Frequently necessary in performing various resident care activities, especially use of pen when documenting into medical record.
Handling: Frequently with use of equipment and use of pen in documentation.
Fingering: Daily performance of duties such as various procedures, charting, and giving meds.
Controls & Equipment: Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, wheelchair, urinary catheters, glucometer, suction machine, telephone, paging system, Hoyer lift, whirlpool, transfer belts, walkers, cane, pacemaker transmitter.
Other Physical Considerations
Twisting: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Bending: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Squatting: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Kneeling: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Crouching: Necessary with various resident care activities.
DURING AN 8 HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:
Consecutive Hours Total Hours
Sit less than 1 4
Stand less than 1 1
Walk less than 1 3
DURING A 12 HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:
Consecutive Hours Total Hours
Sit less than 1 6
Stand less than 1 2
Walk less than 1 4
WORK SURFACE:
Tile Floor
COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Talking: Very necessary in daily communication with resident, families, manor staff and public.
Hearing: Very necessary in daily communication with resident, families, staff and public.
Sight: Necessary in performing duties effectively and correctly.
Smelling: Required for accurate maintenance and detection of wounds, urinary tract problems, etc.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
Blood borne Pathogens:
Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:
Category I (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply)
Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information.
OTHER CONSIDERATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable or infectious disease and back strain if proper safety precautions are not followed.
Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or facility policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.
This position requires 30 days’ notice of resignation.
Benefits:
*Self Scheduling
*License Reimbursement
*Free Wellness Center Membership
*South Dakota Retirement System 6% facility match
*Annual wage scale comparison to SDAHO compensation survey report
*VSP vision insurance available
*Delta Dental insurance available
*Wellmark 1500 PPO Health Insurance plan. Employee pays 35% of premium, regardless or individual or family plan
*Weekend and Night Shift Differentials
*Education Financial Assistance/Reimbursement
*FSA and DCAP available
*Opportunity for Rural Recruitment Incentive
Call Fern at 605-285-8308 with any questions you might have!
LOCATION: BOWDLE, SD
*15,000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time new hires*
*Education Reimbursement available for new hires within one year of graduation*
*We require all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated or to have filed for an approved Medical or Religious Exemption with our facility*
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervises planning and administration of all nursing care working directly with assigned nursing staff in the provision and maintenance of high quality resident care. Responsible for organizing and managing the shift, guiding and supervising the nursing staff and assisting the Director of Nursing with administrative and personnel functions, assuming responsibility for the nursing service department in her absence. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding residents, families, health care personnel and Bowdle HealthCare Center. Will ensure the safety and overall well-being of all residents.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
License/Certification: Current RN or LPN license from South Dakota State Board of Nursing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assume full responsibility for management of the nursing unit, working jointly with Director of Nursing to plan nursing care policies, procedures, and standards of resident care - making appropriate recommendations for improvement of health care.
2. Assist Director of Nursing with performance evaluation for nursing staff, especially new staff prior to completion of probationary period. Provides documentation for Director of Nursing regarding needed counseling or disciplinary action making effective recommendations.
3. Provides leadership and direction of nursing service personnel for professional orientation, growth, and development. Inspires team work on all shifts.
4. Assume responsibility for coordinating each resident's medical and nursing regime; discussing resident's condition and sharing pertinent information with others involved in resident's care.
5. Demonstrates ability to perform basic nursing process (observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of resident care, implementation of care plans, and evaluation of same).
6. Communicates with family and health professionals regarding care to residents, provides educational and teaching efforts directed to residents and their families.
7. Assumes responsibility for safety and comfort for both staff and resident and demonstrates regard for resident privacy. Handles confidential data in a professional manner.
8. Establish work assignments and maintain staffing pattern assisting Director of Nursing in making adjustments in schedule due to absence of scheduled employees, and other emergency situations.
9. Fosters frequent and open communications with nursing staff and Director of Nursing.
10. Demonstrates effective execution of physician orders, reporting of infectious and/or communicable diseases, and assists staff with incident, accident, and error reports as necessary.
11. Assumes a positive leadership role among the staff by consistent willingness to demonstrate and update nursing care measures and by ability to recognize and evaluate the emotional climate of the nursing unit.
12. Have a solid knowledge of legal aspects of nursing through appropriate assignment of nursing responsibilities and through teaching and supervision of staff.
13. Ensures that physician orders for treatments, medications, and procedures are properly implemented on each shift worked.
14. Display a positive attitude toward all departments and clinical areas to help coordinate smooth delivery of all resident care services. Encourage similar attitude among staff.
15. Knowledge of emergency procedures, fire internal/external disaster plans, and participates in drills.
16. Assumes responsibility for updating MDS+ as scheduled by DON, taking her place during absence at scheduled care conferences.
17. Assumes responsibility for professional and self-development, attends in services and workshops to enrich personal knowledge, growth, and skill in providing clinical care for resident.
18. Assumes full responsibility for nursing service department in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Physical Requirements
LIFT up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
LIFT 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting equipment or furniture.
LIFT 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring residents, equipment, etc.
LIFT over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring resident with assistance of another staff member.
CARRY up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
CARRY 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when moving and transferring residents, equipment, etc.
CARRY over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when moving and transferring resident with assistance of another staff member.
REACH above shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
REACH at shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
REACH below shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
PUSH/PULL: Frequently when moving medication cart or pushing wheelchair.
Hand Manipulation
Grasping: Frequently necessary in performing various resident care activities, especially use of pen when documenting into medical record.
Handling: frequently with use of equipment and use of pen in documentation.
Fingering: Daily performance of duties such as various procedures, charting, and giving meds.
Controls & Equipment: Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, wheelchair, urinary catheters, glucometer, suction machine, telephone, paging system, Hoyer lift, whirlpool, transfer belts, walkers, cane, pacemaker transmitter.
Other Physical Considerations
Twisting: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Bending: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Squatting: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Kneeling: Necessary with various resident care activities.
Crouching: Necessary with various resident care activities.
During a 12 Hour Day, Employee Is Required to:
Consecutive Hours Total Hours
Sit less than 1 3
Stand less than 1 5
Walk less than 1 4
WORK SURFACE:
Tile Floor
COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Talking: Very necessary in daily communication with resident, families, manor staff and public.
Hearing: Very necessary in daily communication with resident, families, staff and public.
Sight: Necessary in performing duties effectively and correctly.
Smelling: Required for accurate maintenance and detection of wounds, urinary tract problems, etc.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
Bloodborne Pathogens:
Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:
Category I (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply)
Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information.
OTHER CONSIDERATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable or infectious disease and back strain if proper safety precautions are not followed.
Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or facility policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.
This position requires 30 days’ notice of resignation.
Benefits:
*Flexible Scheduling
*License Reimbursement
*Free Wellness Center Membership
*South Dakota Retirement System 6% facility match
*Annual wage scale comparison to SDAHO and SDHCA compensation survey report
*VSP vision insurance available
*Delta Dental insurance available
*Wellmark 1500 PPO Health Insurance plan. Employee pays 35% of premium, regardless or individual or family plan
*Weekend and Night Shift Differentials
*Education Financial Assistance/Reimbursement
*FSA and DCAP available
*Opportunity for Rural Recruitment Incentive
Bowdle Healthcare Center offers a full spectrum of care for all ages. We are a combined facility with a 37 bed Skilled Nursing Facility, Critical Access Hospital with regular outpatient services, and Rural Health Clinic all under one roof. BHC contracts with multiple entities ensuring our therapists are able to work in the niche they enjoy while keeping their other skills sharp. We pride ourselves in our drive to grow so bring your passion and we'll help you share it with our patients through new programs spearheaded by you!
Starting pay is $34.00/hour, with more given for years of experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs with Bowdle Healthcare Center and its outreach services to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps the patient develop or restore function and achieve maximum level of independence while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy.
License/Certification: Current South Dakota Physical Therapist license.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluates patient needs and develops realistic and appropriate short and long-term goals; discusses evaluation results and goals with patients, family, primary medical provider and other concerned persons as appropriate.
Demonstrates ability to assess a clinical situation from various perspectives, considers alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
Demonstrates creativity, skill and efficiency in planning, designing and implementing treatment programs, including home programs, for patients with all types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
Confers with other members of the caregiver team and takes into account their recommendations for selecting the most appropriate treatment in planning and coordinating the patient's total therapy program including discharge planning.
Observes levels of fatigue, pain, motivation, vital signs, frustration, etc., and assesses how long a patient can continue to tolerate treatment in a particular mode.
Advises patients on home therapy and after-care treatment, may visit discharged patients to evaluate effectiveness of hospital treatment and to advise families on methods of helping afflicted persons cope with physical handicaps.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality and discloses patient related information only to those persons for whom such information is necessary in the course of the patient's care.
Works effectively with a variety of disability and age groups.
Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision.
Participates actively in quality assurance activities and fulfills obligations within that program.
Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient and other appropriate persons concerning progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
Prepares a complete written evaluation for the patient's chart after the initial and any subsequent evaluation; uses objective data with clear and concise language in the progress and discharge notes to accurately record all pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
Contacts primary medical provider when there is a question concerning the prescribed patient order or any reason for which provider consult is part of prudent patient care.
Provides clinical work direction for the physical therapy assistant and delegates to them appropriate duties that are within their abilities. Monitors their performance and supervises within guidelines provided by state board and/or CMS.
Prepares accurate and timely records and submits daily charges.
Provides accurate and timely documentation for third party reimbursement purposes.
Organizes time effectively, schedules appropriate amounts of time for preparation and completion of tasks.
Adjusts personal schedule to complete workload due to patient activity and departmental needs when requested.
Represents in a professional manner and markets the department's services, promotes awareness of the department and its services within the hospital and its external market.
Remains current in Federal and State rules and regulations affecting provision of physical therapy services.
Participates in community educational activities or service programs regarding issues of rehabilitative therapy.
Presents professional appearances and demeanor.
Seeks professional growth and applies new knowledge.
Consistently follows infection control and universal precautions procedures as applicable to the work at hand.
Keeps work area in good order and free of hazardous obstacles
Immediately reports and appropriately documents all hazardous conditions, equipment malfunctions and user errors affecting safety of self and others.
Participates in staff meetings and educational events where hospital safety issues are discussed.
Demonstrates understanding that patients, visitors, physicians and often other hospital staff are customers and interrelates with them accordingly.
Demonstrates understanding that in successful guest relations, "the customer comes first".
OTHER CONSIDERATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable or infectious disease and back strain if proper safety precautions are not followed.
Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or hospital policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.
This position requires 30 days’ notice of resignation.
Benefits:
Education Financial Assistance/Reimbursement Available
Opportunity for Rural Recruitment Incentive
Self-Scheduling
Free Wellness Center Membership
South Dakota Retirement System with 6% facility match
Annual wage scale comparison to SDAHO compensation survey report
VSP vision insurance available
Delta Dental insurance available
Wellmark 1500 PPO Health Insurance plan. Employee pays 35% of premium, regardless of individual or family plan
FSA and DCAP available
Please contact Kayla Hartwell, Director of Human Resources, with any questions at 605-285-8308 or email her at kayla.hartwell@bowdlehc.com. You can download an application from our website at bowdlehc.com/employment/
Location: Bowdle, SD
*$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available*
*Must be COVID-19 vaccinated with first series or submit medical or religious exemption for approval*
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing radiologic procedures, EKG's, assisting with specialty clinics, assisting patients scheduled for procedures and other tasks contained in this job description.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
License/Certification: Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Experience: None Required
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Verifies patient's identification before transporting and/or before any exam. Questions patients before exam for appropriate information, questions female patients if they may be pregnant.
2. Thoroughly explains procedure to patient; addresses and responds to any patient concerns about the procedure and equipment.
3. Refers to departmental procedure and reference manuals as necessary.
4. Knowledgeable of radiation safety for self and others; wears protective clothing, minimizes radiation to patient with shielding devices.
5. Observes patient and equipment during procedure; reports any unusual occurrences; informs nursing staff of any changes in patient condition.
6. Competent and proficient with equipment in the Medical Imaging Department.
7. Competent in all procedures in the departmental procedure manual.
8. Attempts to improve technical quality of images and improve own technique.
9. Assures that all instructions by physician or radiologist have been followed.
10. Transports patients safely on proper transport device.
11. Practices aseptic technique and universal precautions as necessary; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact.
12. Regularly checks equipment, accessories and supplies; keeps area stocked at all times, cleans exam rooms as necessary.
13. Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance activities as assigned.
14. Always wears film badge or other detection or measuring devices and follows up on cumulative radiologic exposure results.
15. Regularly checks equipment for function, performs preventive maintenance and cleaning as necessary; promptly reports malfunctions.
16. Provides basic nursing functions regarding patient care and comfort in the exam area; identifies life-threatening conditions and summons appropriate assistance.
17. Assesses carefully the age related variances in techniques, amount of radiation, positioning, etc., for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
18. Positions patient and equipment properly for best imaging results.
19. Uses proper exposure factors and collimates appropriately, cone adjustment proper voltage.
20. Produces images of diagnostic quality consistently. Evaluates images for diagnostic quality before referring to radiologist or physician.
21. Transmits CR images properly and insures all support computers are functioning properly.
22. Accurately and in timely manner records all charges and forwards them to the business office.
23. Competent in CT procedures; can pick proper protocols, do reformats when necessary; know how to make 3D images.
24. Checks with provider and patient when CT contrast studies are ordered to make sure patients are compatible for contrast imaging.
25. Knows how to work with all CT equipment. Cleans and maintains all equipment properly.
26. Knows and adheres to departmental rules and procedures.
27. Willingly assists others as necessary; performs non-technical duties as necessary.
28. Knowledgeable of hospital policies regarding patient care, fire and safety, infection control, radiation safety procedures.
29. Utilizes time effectively; recognizes priorities and deals with them promptly.
30. "Thinks Through" problems, assesses situations, considers alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action.
31. Demonstrates reliability on-call; is properly available; reports as soon as possible when called back.
32. Presents professional appearance and demeanor.
33. Consults with appropriate persons to problem solve, answer questions, inform of significant occurrences in the department.
34. Works at maintaining good rapport and relationship with other departments and with physicians' offices.
35. Immediately reports and appropriately documents all hazardous situations, equipment malfunctions, and user errors affecting safety of self and others.
36. Demonstrates understanding that patients, families, physicians are customers and that "the customer” is always right".
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Physical Requirements
LIFT up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting files, supplies, etc.
LIFT 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting supplies and equipment.
LIFT 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patients.
LIFT over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patient with assistance of another staff member.
CARRY up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when carrying files, supplies, etc.
CARRY 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when carrying supplies and equipment.
CARRY 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when transferring patients.
CARRY over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when transferring a patient with assistance of a coworker.
REACH above shoulder height: Necessary in performing retrieving files and operating equipment.
REACH at shoulder height: Necessary in performing retrieving files and operating equipment.
REACH below shoulder height: Necessary in performing retrieving files and operating equipment.
PUSH/PULL: Necessary in operating equipment and transferring patients.
Hand Manipulation
Grasping: Frequently when operating equipment, handling patients and performing tasks and responsibilities contained in job description.
Handling: Frequently when operating equipment, handling patients and performing tasks and responsibilities contained in job description.
Fingering: Frequently required in operating equipment.
Controls & Equipment: Frequently required in operating equipment.
Other Physical Considerations
Twisting: Necessary with positioning and transferring patients.
Bending: Necessary with positioning and transferring patient, operating equipment and other duties.
Squatting: Occasionally.
DURING AN 8 HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:
Consecutive Hours Total Hours
Sit less than 1 3
Stand less than 1 2 ½
Walk less than 1 2 ½
WORK SURFACE:
Tile Floor
COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Talking: Very necessary in daily communication with patients, physicians, visitors and hospital staff.
Hearing: Very necessary in daily communication with patients, physicians, visitors and hospital staff.
Sight: Necessary in performing duties and responsibilities contained in job description.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
Blood borne Pathogens:
Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:
Category I (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply)
Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information.
OTHER CONSIDERATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable infectious disease, back strain and chemicals if proper safety precautions are not followed.
Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or hospital policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.
This position requires 30 days notice of resignation.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Activity Aide assists the Activity Coordinator in providing meaningful activities designed to meet the interests, physical, spiritual, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, and reports residents’ progress to Activity Coordinator. The Activity Aide will ensure the safety and overall well-being of all residents.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Eighth grade education or equivalent
License/Certification: None upon hire, must attain CNA certification within 3 months of employment.
Experience: None required. Experience in a recreation setting preferred.
Personal Specifications: Must have a basic understanding of the needs of the ill elderly and have an empathetic approach to illness. Must have a willingness and an aptitude for working with a variety of people. Must have a basic knowledge of a variety of activities. Must exhibit the ability to give instruction to others and to lead. Must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and have a pleasant, friendly personality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide one to one activities and sensory stimulation with passive non-alert and passive alert residents, confused residents, and residents who prefer not to participate in group activities.
2. Leads group activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator. Assist in planning activities when requested. Performs other tasks within the activity department as directed by the Activity Coordinator.
3. Provides coverage of the activity department when the Activity Coordinator is absent.
4. Must be able to work courteously and cooperatively with residents, staff, and visitors. Reports to Activity Coordinator on resident’s responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized. May be requested to maintain a written record of same.
5. Must be able to work with older adults having limited capacities and various ailments.
6. Will be required to keep all professional and medical information confidential. Abides by established policies of the facility and licensing agencies.
7. Must be able to work flexible hours which will include some evenings and weekends. Is aware of the appropriate chain of command.
8. Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms which signify a physical change in condition which would require nursing intervention.
9. Reports to Activity Coordinator on the functions of Activity Service under his/her direction.
10. Attends required inservice programs and staff meetings.
11. Aides Dietary department with meals in whatever capacity able.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Physical Requirements
LIFT up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required to lift various supplies.
LIFT over 50 lbs.: Occasionally to transfer resident from wheel chair with assistance of others and transfer belt.
CARRY up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required to lift and carry supplies used for recreational activities.
REACH above shoulder height: Required to reach cupboards or shelves for supplies.
REACH at shoulder height: Required for various jobs directing or demonstrating activity.
REACH below shoulder height: Required to assist resident in wheel chair.
PUSH/PULL: Required to assist people in wheel chairs/Geri-chairs daily.
Hand Manipulation
Grasping: Required constantly while documenting and while working with hobbies, crafts, exercise, etc.
Handling: Required constantly while documenting and while working with hobbies, crafts, exercise, etc.
Fingering: Required for day to day activities.
Controls & Equipment: May be required to operate an automobile, audio/video equipment, and taking phone calls.
Other Physical Considerations
Bending: Frequently required while working with seated residents at table to monitor or assist progress of resident.
Squatting: Frequently required while working with seated residents to monitor progress.
Kneeling: Frequently required while working with residents seated at tables.
Climbing: Occasionally required to climb stairs in facility or bus.
DURING AN 8 HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:
Consecutive Hours Total Hours
Sit less than 1 3
Stand less than 1 2
Walk less than 1 3
WORK SURFACE:
This is a somewhat physical position, as employee may be required to walk and stand on carpet, linoleum, or cement for extended periods of time.
COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Talking: Constantly required during course of the day to communicate with residents and other staff workers.
Hearing: Required for communications.
Sight: Required when observing progress of resident.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
Blood borne Pathogens:
Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:
Category II (Activity performed without blood exposure but exposure may occur in emergency)
Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information.
OTHER CONSIDERATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Work Hazards: Must be alert to wet floors when they occur in facility. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases and physical abuse from residents.
Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or hospital policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.
This position requires 30 days’ notice of resignation.
