Activities Aide w/out TRT-SNF - Heber

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Heber City, UT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors. The Activities Aide will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors. The Activities Aide will ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room. The Activities Aide will interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences. The Activities Aide will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility. The Activities Aide will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents. The Activities Aide will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service. The Activities Aide will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director. The Activities Aide will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible. The Activities Aide will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits. The Activities Aide will coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary. The Activities Aide will coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption. The Activities Aide will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Requirements

Current/ Active Food Handlers Permit
Must be at least sixteen (16) years or older
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

Nice To Haves

Therapeutic Recreation Technician (TRT) is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs.
Creates a monthly calendar of activities and posts it in a prominent location.
Places a copy of the monthly calendar of activities in each resident’s room.
Interviews residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
Coordinates and assists residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
Conducts scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
Documents resident activity program attendance and progress notes.
Observes resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and reports changes or concerns.
Involves residents and families in planning the activities program when possible.
Assists with conducting in-room activities programs for residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.
Coordinates and arranges for offsite field trips and transportation needs.
Coordinates activities needs and requests with other departments.
Assists with Resident/Family Council meetings.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Adheres to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality.
Reports any retaliation or discrimination.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents.
Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Completes all assigned training and skills competency.
Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department.
Assists with obtaining necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
Refers resident/families to appropriate social services personnel when indicated.
Participates with the Administrator in developing a budget.
Attends Care Plan meetings as requested.
Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested.
Attends mandatory in-services and successfully completes all facility required training.