Part-Time Activity Aide

Gogebic Medical Care Facility•Wakefield, MI

About The Position

The Activity Aide conducts individual and group activities for residents, supports goal-directed treatment plans according to care plan recommendations, and documents residents’ activity participation. The role includes transporting residents within the facility and grounds and driving the facility van for outings, appointments, or other needs assigned by management. The aide prepares OBRA/State activity assessments, posts activity calendars or signs, requisitions supplies as needed, and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment. The position requires respect for resident rights, compliance with facility policies and safety and infection-control procedures, and a friendly, calm, cooperative, and positive manner when working with residents, families, personnel, and visitors. The role may require lifting up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing.
Certified Nurse Aide status and maintenance of State of Michigan Nurse Aide Certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hiring.
Good standing on the Nurse Aide Register.
Completion of dementia care training.
Must obtain and maintain a Chauffeur License or State equivalent in good standing for van transport.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion.

Nice To Haves

One year of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with facility policies and procedures and with policies and procedures established by the director.
Follow safety, universal precautions, and infection-control policies and procedures.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Work harmoniously with other personnel and follow direction from the director or acting supervisor.
Respect resident rights and maintain a friendly, calm, cooperative, and positive manner.
Understand the social, psychological, and recreational needs of older adults.
Implement goal-directed treatment plans following care plan recommendations.
Uphold the integrity of activities in progress to the best of one's ability.
Prepare OBRA/State activity assessments.
Conduct individual and group resident activities, including crafts, exercise, cooking, games, gardening, and bus trips.
Document daily resident activity participation.
Transport residents throughout the facility and its grounds.
Drive the facility van for resident outings, appointments, or other needs assigned by management.
Interact with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
Post activity calendars or signs.
Requisition supplies as needed.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.