Activities Aide

Activities Aide

Our long-term care facility is seeking a dedicated and outgoing Activities Aide. We offer fantastic benefits, generous paid time off and the opportunity to work alongside accomplished professionals. Come be a part of our award-winning team that works hard to uphold our motto. "ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER". Scope of Position: In this role, you will be responsible for helping organize and execute a recreation schedule, filling each day with a variety of activities to help improve our residents' quality of life.

Examples of Duties

• Plan resident programs, lead resident groups in ongoing, structured programs; transport residents to and from programs daily.
• Conduct individualized social visits with residents daily.
• Maintain resident safety, complete necessary daily census reports and monthly filing responsibilities.
• Prepare outing notices for dietary and nursing departments, organize outings, drive residents to outings, i.e. luncheons, picnics, theater, shopping trips. Take the bus training as required.
• Develop calendar schedules for monthly activities, place appropriate scheduling information on bulletin boards. Post notices of programs, informing residents of the day's events.
• Deliver resident mail, newspapers, newsletters, reading mail to residents as needed.
• Take responsibility for the resident's well-being.
• Prepare decorations for seasonal parties and dances.
• Set up and prepare area for recreational activities, i.e. equipment and craft supplies.
• Prepare reports regarding needed supplies, repairs of equipment to supervisor; clean areas, feed birds, and clean cages.
• Assist with Initial Assessments, 90 Day Progress Notes, MDS and Daily Census, barber and beauty shop lists; monthly refreshment list for dietary; assist with compiling data for surveys.
• Complete feeding course and assist at resident's mealtimes. Staff will either serve in the main dining room or assist with feeding on the units.
• Complete assessments of residents and design a dementia program to meet their needs and enhance/ maintain quality of life.
• Attend risk meetings.
• Attend care plan meetings.

Typical Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with elderly patients a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Supplemental Information

Shift Differential: $2/hour - 2nd shift, 20% of base rate of pay for all Weekend shifts. Equal Employment Opportunity Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.