Activity Aide

Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center is seeking Activities Assistants to join our team in providing active and passive, group and individual activities that enhance the mental, physical, spiritual and social needs of our residents. Responsibilities and Duties Assists in the development and implementation of activities within the facility Must be able to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily Must possess the ability to exercise good judgement and make confident ethical decisions Must be able to effectively manage time in order to complete multiple tasks Assists in planning individual community calendars Completes proper assessments and other resident forms; maintains other written records Writes an individualized care plan for the residents Follows the care plan to implement the resident’s social and recreational programs Assists residents and guests by transporting them to and from programs Communicates with nursing staff the residents and guests participating in functions for the purpose of assistance in transporting Attends in‑service training to maintain and improve competencies Must be able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) in English Reports to the Director of Activities Other duties as assigned Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED equivalent is required One year experience in a recreation setting is preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Promotes a positive image of our facility to residents, guests, families and the community Protects the privacy of residents, guests and employees Must have a basic understanding and empathetic approach to the needs of the resident population Must have willingness, patience and an aptitude for working with people Exhibits imagination, creativity and thinking outside the box Exhibits dependability and punctuality when working as scheduled Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a professional demeanor Projects good judgment and performs all duties satisfactorily while prioritizing projects as assigned Exhibits a spirit of cooperation and has a pleasant, friendly personality Exhibits excellent customer service skills and attention to detail Physical and Environmental Requirements Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, push, pull, balance, reach, grasp, kneel, climb and lift up to 50 pounds The Activities Assistant must meet the physical requirements of the position which include transporting residents in wheelchairs to/from programs as well as on long walks. The Activities Assistant also runs light fitness programs while seated Miscellaneous We seek an individual who has compassion for the elderly and is dependable This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic person; whether retired or young and has exceptional customer service experience and empathy Annual influenza vaccine is required Benefits may include 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement Work Areas All recreation areas of the facility Family rooms/dining rooms Resident rooms Porches, patios, yards and outside areas Off campus trips Schedule Every other weekend Holidays rotation Experience Geriatric: 1 year (Preferred) Dementia experience is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Citizenscarefrederick