Activities Assistant (Experienced HHA/CNA) - PACE Delray and West Palm Beach

Job description

SUMMARY: Provides personal care assistance to participants in the center to ensure participation in programs which support cognitive, social, physical, and emotional skills. Assists with nursing care under the director of the Clinic Nurse Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Client Care: Listens and responds to concerns and questions. Completes all necessary and appropriate care, including toileting. Reports all concerns and changes to appropriate nursing staff. Activities : Provides input for participant activity planning and in care plan sessions. Assists client with appropriate activities by alternating between periods of strenuous activity and periods of rest or light activities to avoid overstimulation and/or fatigue. Follows infection control guidelines per policies and procedures. Nutrition of Client: Involves assisting residents by providing them with all their nutritional needs. Portion, serve, and assist participants with breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day. Assists in kitchen clean-up process after each meal is served. Professionalism: Involves maintaining a neat and clean appearance, the willingness to learn new concepts, accepting accountability...