Recreation Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Recreation Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM.

Full Time Benefits

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, PACE, the Recreation Assistant-PACE works with the Recreation Coordinators to provide recreational services and activities of daily living (ADLs) assistance, as needed, to participants attending the PACE center.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Personal Care/ADLs

• Assists participants with personal care, toileting, showers andcueing or feeding as needed. May involve using lift equipment • Assists with laundry service done at the center. • Assists participants to and from activity areas. May involve pushing wheel chairs and assisting participants with walkers and gait belt as needed.

Recreation Activities

• Assists with the planning, preparation and implementation of individual activities, group activities, special events and outings as needed. • Assists in the safe supervision of participants at the center, special events and outings. • Assists in daily clean-up and sanitation of the recreation areas. • Completes documentation, under the direction of the Recreation Coordinators • Provides ongoing input to the Recreation Coordinator of participant participation in activities or refusal to participate. Reports PPT concerns to Recreation Coordinators for follow up. • Completes risk reports per company policy.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED, or applicable work experience.Certification from a nursing assistant training program through classroom and supervised practical training totaling at least 75 hours with 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training OR equivalent education, training, with minimum of six months clinical experience.