Activities aide

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is recruiting an activities aide to work full-time at Prairies Senior, our long-term care facility, assisting with the planning and implementation of the activities program for our residents. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital, Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic, Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility, Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce, Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business, Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy. We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
CNA or willing to take the training.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in all situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Nice To Haves

A Kansas Activity/Social Certificate or reciprocal training that is state approved is preferred.

Responsibilities

Encourage and motivate individual residents to participate in activities of a recreational, religious, intellectual and occupation nature to promote activity, attempting to reach highest level of independence.
Responsible for the timely completion of record keeping in accordance with the current state and federal regulations.
Assists with the development and the implementation of the activities program for the residents at Prairie Senior.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
Provides input for resident assessments and care plans.
Complete other duties as assigned.