Activity Aide - NMCC - FT

NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL•Havre, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Aide provides group and individual activities that meet the need(s) of facility residents. They will assist in planning activities; assists residents by leading and participating in activities and programs; encourage residents to participate in activities; conduct 1:1 activities with residents unable to participate in groups. They will report changes to residents’ physical/emotional status to Activity Coordinator or nursing staff. As well as help clean, store and maintain equipment and supplies; assist with volunteer orientation and supervision; accompany residents to functions within the community; assess and refer signs/symptoms of abuse; complete initial assessments within timeframe designated by policy and regulations; documents activities offered to residents and their participation therein; charts residents’ progress or changes in participation; responds to immediate resident needs; provide safe environment for residents, perform as resource for nursing staff; have knowledge of all dietary requirements for all residents; assist with feeding residents; perform personal shopping for residents, drive Activity bus or van as needed.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
Able to read and follow moderately detailed instructions.
Able to write/print legibly.
Able to communicate verbally in clear, cheerful tone.
Valid Montana Driver’s License.
Licensed MT Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.).

Nice To Haves

Interest in arts/crafts preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual activities that meet the needs of facility residents.
Assist in planning activities.
Lead and participate in activities and programs with residents.
Encourage resident participation in activities.
Conduct 1:1 activities with residents unable to participate in groups.
Report changes in residents’ physical/emotional status to Activity Coordinator or nursing staff.
Clean, store, and maintain equipment and supplies.
Assist with volunteer orientation and supervision.
Accompany residents to functions within the community.
Assess and refer signs/symptoms of abuse.
Complete initial assessments within the timeframe designated by policy and regulations.
Document activities offered to residents and their participation.
Chart residents’ progress or changes in participation.
Respond to immediate resident needs.
Provide a safe environment for residents.
Act as a resource for nursing staff.
Have knowledge of all dietary requirements for all residents.
Assist with feeding residents.
Perform personal shopping for residents.
Drive Activity bus or van as needed.