Activities Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center is now seeking a dynamic, full time  Activities Aide. Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center an 121-bed skilled nursing facility with private and semi-private rooms located in Nanticoke, PA. Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Birchwood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is hiring an Activities Aide for Full-Time day shift. 

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Deposit
• Positive Work Environment

Position Summary

• Requires ability to assist in planning, developing, organizing and implementing of the activity program under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator and Activity Assistant effective verbal and written English communication.  Position requires frequent bending, stooping, stretching and lifting; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activities program.
• Meet with the Activities Director, staff, and residents for planning activities.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility and network with outside community agencies.
• Assist in the development of, and participation in, regularly scheduled in-service training programs.
• Assist in the arrangement and escort of residents with field trips whenever necessary.
• Assist in the recording and maintaining records of resident’s participation in activities.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information to assure residents rights are protected.
• Assist with the Volunteer Program.
• Assist with Activity Director with MDS, care plans and the organization of the Activity Department.
• Report any changes in the resident’s condition immediately to the Nursing Department.
• Reports all incidents/accidents immediately.
• Assist with outside activities and groups for the residents.
• Recommend to the Director of Activities the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Distribute mail/periodicals to residents.
• Conducts the scheduled Activity programs in a timely manner according to the Monthly Activity Calendar provided by assit or director.
• Assists residents to and from the area where the scheduled activity is held.
• Assist with Resident Council and concerns.  

Education / Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in the recreation field preferred.