Activity Aide, Full-time, Days Shift (8 Hours)
About The Position
The Activity Aide provides one-to-one leisure activities and documents as needed. Documents patient activities on medical record as required by State and Federal laws and policy and procedures. Communicates behavioral observation regarding patients to other disciplines. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all department specific policies and standards. Maintains a safe and neat working environment. Responsible for evening and weekend programs as needed. Coordinates the activities program with other services in the facility, attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services as assigned. Observe patient 1:1, through line-of-sight, or conduct rounds as needed. Assist and leads groups appropriate to the needs of the patients. Performs related duties as assigned. Assist in keeping unit boards and schedules updated. Works in a collaborative manner with the nursing department and other hospital departments. Maintains activity supplies for the units.
Requirements
- Current BLS required upon hire
- MAB/CPI required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Responsibilities
- Provides one-to-one leisure activities and documents as needed.
- Documents patient activities on medical record as required by State and Federal laws and policy and procedures.
- Communicates behavioral observations regarding patients to other disciplines.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all department specific policies and standards.
- Maintains a safe and neat working environment.
- Responsible for evening and weekend programs as needed.
- Coordinates the activities program with other services in the facility.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services as assigned.
- Observes patient 1:1, through line-of-sight, or conducts rounds as needed.
- Assists and leads groups appropriate to the needs of the patients.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Assists in keeping unit boards and schedules updated.
- Works in a collaborative manner with the nursing department and other hospital departments.
- Maintains activity supplies for the units.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
