Activities Coordinator

Sidney Regional Medical Center•Sidney, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing a creative and enthusiastic part-time Activities Aide to join our Pole Creek Estates Long-Term Care team. At Pole Creek Estates, our residents are family. We aim to make every day special and fun for each of our residents. New and engaging activities are only a small part of it – the most important part is you. Your smile, patience, kindness, and empathy is ultimately what they will look forward to every day. Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certified by a State of Nebraska approved Activities Director course.
Must have a valid Driver’s License to operate the passenger bus for activities.
Must work occasional weekends and holidays.
Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1-2 years geriatric experience and activity experience.

Responsibilities

Utilize individual care plans of residents for the performance of patient care.
Direct, and promote recreation activities, including but not limited to music, dance, arts and crafts, spiritual arts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation, and games for Long Term Care Residents and Secured Care Unit
Help decorate the facility for holidays
Provide activities for large groups, small groups, and one on one.
Answer call lights promptly and courteously.
Walk extensively to and from various locations of the unit while making rounds and transports residents within the facility.
Assists in escorting residents for appointments or attending activities or church services or out of facility activities/events.
May need to fill in and cover shifts when the need arises to ensure quality of care.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Observe residents and reports changes in condition or behavior to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
Follow HIPAA regulations and ensure that the confidentiality of resident’s medical personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.
Comply with the state and federal regulatory requirements and requirements of the company Compliance program.
Required to drive the passenger bus for activities.
Other duties as assigned by management.