Activity Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Nestled in the heart of Scottsburg and conveniently located just minutes from Scott Memorial Hospital, The Waters offers compassionate care in a home like setting.  At The Waters of Scottsburg, quality characterizes each service provided by our deeply committed team of caregivers.  Whether it’s helping new residents to adjust to this new phase of life, administering medical treatments or performing clinical assessments, our staff members work diligently to support and preserve each person’s independence.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Pay)

PTO Cash Out Option

Payactiv (Get paid next day)

Attendance Bonus (paid every pay period)

Flexible Schedule

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)

401K

Wonderful Team to Work With!

Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Activity Aide assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Role Responsibilities – Job Knowledge/Duties:

Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in carrying out activity programs

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to carry out activities for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro & dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable

Attends appropriately under the direction of the Activities Director and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team

Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in unit/shift assignments to meet resident and family needs

Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions

Other duties as assigned by the Activities Director

Role Responsibilities – Administrative Duties

Notifies the Activity Director of supplies needed for the operation of the activities programs

Notifies the Activity Director of needed repairs and equipment and supplies

Encourages the use of volunteers and assists in the supervision of volunteers during programs and parties

Maintains attendance records for resident activities, on a daily basis

Assists Activity Director with the seasonal décor of the facility

Assists in transporting residents to and from activities

Keeps track of department timesheets and delivers them to the Activities Director on Friday of each week

Keeps an up-to-date Kardex of residents’ birth dates

Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning up after parties and programs, when necessary. Keeps office area clean as well as desk and surrounding areas

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a high school diploma

Possess a valid drivers’ license (preferred)

Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team

Must present a positive image of the facility

Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.