Activity Aide

The Orchards / Harvest Therapy•Chester, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for full time housekeepers for our Chester and East Liverpool location. For over the last seventy years, The Orchards have continued the traditional values inspired by the Fox Family: respect for one another, concern for each resident’s well-being, and encouragement of individual interests and enjoyment of life’s pleasures. These values are a gift The Orchards staff members share every day with residents and each other.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, as well as the completion of state mandated annual training requirements.
Prefer three to six months of related experience in Senior Activities.
Complete annual state mandated training requirements (Regular In-services as well as any external training).
Uses e-mail to communicate with others internally and externally.
Individual should also have knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software to create reports, calendars, and correspondence and to maintain state or federally mandated resident documentation.
Skills in planning and leading activities for geriatric residents are needed.
Requires additional skills with special-need geriatric residents, such as those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or those requiring advanced health care.

Responsibilities

Assists with and conducts activities based on needs and interests of residents
Assists activities with outside vendors to entertain or conduct programs with residents.
Maintain communication with Activity Director regarding condition/change of resident.
Assists the Activity Director with various administrative tasks as necessary.
Encourage residents to participate in planned activities.
Listen to resident’s desires and needs for activity.
Assist with the distribution of activities schedules.
Coordinate resident escort to and from in-house and community based activities.
Decorate for holidays and other events.
Attend meetings and training session required for position.