Activities Aide

Sullivan County•Unity, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our long-term care facility is seeking a dedicated and outgoing Activities Aide. We offer fantastic benefits, generous paid time off and the opportunity to work alongside accomplished professionals. Come be a part of our award-winning team that works hard to uphold our motto. "ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER".

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with elderly patients a plus

Responsibilities

Plan resident programs, lead resident groups in ongoing, structured programs; transport residents to and from programs daily.
Conduct individualized social visits with residents daily.
Maintain resident safety, complete necessary daily census reports and monthly filing responsibilities.
Prepare outing notices for dietary and nursing departments, organize outings, drive residents to outings, i.e. luncheons, picnics, theater, shopping trips.
Take the bus training as required.
Develop calendar schedules for monthly activities, place appropriate scheduling information on bulletin boards.
Post notices of programs, informing residents of the day's events.
Deliver resident mail, newspapers, newsletters, reading mail to residents as needed.
Take responsibility for the resident’s well-being.
Prepare decorations for seasonal parties and dances.
Set up and prepare area for recreational activities, i.e. equipment and craft supplies.
Prepare reports regarding needed supplies, repairs of equipment to supervisor; clean areas, feed birds, and clean cages.
Assist with Initial Assessments, 90 Day Progress Notes, MDS and Daily Census, barber and beauty shop lists; monthly refreshment list for dietary; assist with compiling data for surveys.
Complete feeding course and assist at resident’s mealtimes. Staff will either serve in the main dining room or assist with feeding on the units.
Complete assessments of residents and design a dementia program to meet their needs and enhance/ maintain quality of life.
Attend risk meetings.
Attend care plan meetings.