Part-Time Weekends Activities Aide w/TRT- Murray

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Murray, UT

6d•$19 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Aide assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs in accordance with facility policy, residents’ care plans, and supervisor direction. The role supports resident well-being through group and individual activities, helps residents access programs, documents attendance and responses, and communicates observations or concerns to the Activities Director. The aide also coordinates with residents, families, and other departments, supports activity-related administrative and quality assurance work, and complies with facility policies, resident-rights protections, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Current, active Food Handler’s Permit.
At least 16 years of age.
Therapeutic Recreation Technician (TRT) qualification required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
CPR license and first-aid training.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to exercise judgment, make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, and remain composed in stressful situations.
Ability to be organized, efficient, resourceful, and a supportive team member.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public, including in difficult situations.
Ability to relay information about a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift overhead, and perform other common physical movements required for the position.
Ability to work around potential falls, equipment burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, air contaminants, infectious waste, and infectious diseases or conditions.
Ability to work with potentially hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.

Responsibilities

Assist the Activities Director in creating and posting a large-print monthly activity calendar, including placing a copy in each resident’s room.
Interview residents or family members to learn residents’ activity preferences.
Coordinate and assist residents with getting to activities within the facility.
Assist with scheduled activities that promote residents’ physical, social, and mental well-being.
Document resident attendance and write informative activity progress notes that describe services and resident responses.
Observe residents’ mood, behavior, and participation, and report changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
Involve residents and families in activity planning when possible.
Conduct or assist with in-room activities and one-on-one visits for residents who benefit from them.
Coordinate offsite field trips and transportation when necessary.
Coordinate activity needs and requests with other departments courteously and promptly.
Assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and follow facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, suspected mistreatment, and other concerns to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, emergency, and life-safety procedures; participate in drills and training.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining an activities-department quality assurance program.
Help obtain and organize necessary equipment and supplies.
Complete and submit required administrative forms and reports to the Activities Director.
Refer residents and families to appropriate social services personnel when indicated.
Participate in budget development with the Administrator.
Attend Care Plan meetings and serve on the QAPI Committee when requested.
Attend mandatory in-services and complete required facility training.