WI3643824

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High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

$17.37 + hourly

First Shift (Day)

20

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary A position with responsibility for
assisting long-term care residents with leisure and recreational
activities that supports improved quality of life and socialization.
Starting Pay: \$17.37/hour After 6 months: \$17.98/hour Essential Duties
Assists in creating a therapeutic atmosphere conducive to the mental
health of residents. Provides resident care to meet the individual
activity needs of the residents. Organizes and plans group and
individual activities to meet resident\'s social/emotional needs.
Collaborates with others to establish and plan monthly groups and
creates monthly Activity calendars. In conjunction with the facilities
department maintains a clean, comfortable and safe environment for
residents. Provides resident care to meet the physical needs of the
residents such as feeding; as deemed appropriate after necessary
training Provides supportive care relative to the emotional and
psychosocial needs of residents. Implement individualized activity
interventions as outlined in resident care plans. In conjunction with
the therapy department and nursing department, provides activities or
simple food prep related to activities on the households as assigned.
Takes residents on community outings for recreational or educational
purposes and assists with other resident transportation needs. Observes
residents and reports any change in client behavior/condition to
Registered Nurse/ immediately and respond to emergency and crisis
situations. Maintains the confidential nature of all residents and
business information. Attends staff meetings, attends in-service and
outside agency training sessions if appropriate. Assists with completion
of Minimum Data Set interviews and documentation, as deemed appropriate
after necessary training. Assists in completing quarterly progress notes
on each resident\'s status and participation in activities. Completes
and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable
requirements, codes and policies. Completes all other duties as
assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to
organize, plan, lead and participate in activities. Activities may
include arts and crafts, holiday events, outdoor activities, music or
drama, religious activities, etc. Activities are meant to foster
socialization and relaxation and improve daily living skills. Ability to
recognize and address the physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional
needs of residents. Ability to motivate residents and observe individual
resident responses during activity groups. Ability to carry out a
nursing care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as
directed by the Registered Nurse. Ability to deal with stress associated
with threatening or unpredictable behavior. Ability to establish and
maintain effective therapeutic relationships with residents and family
members. Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working
relationships with other employees. Ability to communicate in a positive
and effective manner both orally and in writing. Ability to understand
and carry out policies and procedures governing resident care. Ability
to work the required hours of the position. Current knowledge of
procedures and techniques in providing routine, non-professional nursing
care to geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill
clients. Knowledge of principles of documentation. Knowledge of basic
principles of active treatment. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online: www.browncountywi.gov

Attn: Human Resources - COUNTY OF BROWN
3150 Gershwin Dr
GREEN BAY, WI 54311