Activities Aide

Integritus Healthcare•New Bedford, MA

About The Position

Great opportunity to get paid to have fun! Activities Aides help to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, lead groups and more! Training is provided. Activities Aides help to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Part Time 16-hour position 1:30pm to 7pm work hours. Every other weekend is mandatory. Employee must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Experience is preferred!! Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with resident’s care plan. This position operates in a healthcare setting. This role also routinely comes into contact with residents who have contagious diseases. Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Employee must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred!!

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
Observe resident attendance, behavior, and degree of involvement during programs.
Encourage resident participation as deemed appropriate.
Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
Assist in arranging for transportation for outings.
Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
Assist with implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department.
Perform administrative duties, i.e.. completing necessary forms, reports, etc.