Activities Aide

Mountrail County Health Center • Stanley, ND

4d

About The Position

Organize and promote programs and events for Activities to enhance our residents' quality of life.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Emotionally mature, mentally stable, possess integrity, poise and dignity
• Positive attitude toward the elderly and coworkers
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• Ability to navigate computer software and keep electronic records
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies
• Lifting: up to 45 pounds
• Standing: 7 or more hours per day
• Walking: 7 or more hours per day
• Reaching: 5 or more hours per day
• Grasping: 7 or more hours per day
• Hand Coordination: 7 or more hours per day
• Pushing & Pulling: 6 or more hours per day
• Ability to Remain Calm Under Stress

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and assist with the Activities Programming.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring the spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs of each resident through routine interviews and visits with residents and their families.
• Report to nursing personnel any noticeable changes in residents' conditions.
• Direct group activities and each individual resident's activity program, including one on one programming.
• Complete assessment of interest and social activities of each resident.
• Assist residents to scheduled activities of choice and in tasks such as writing letters, running errands, etc.
• Ensure all Activity participation is documented in the electronic health record.
• Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure safety and availability of all Activities materials.
• Ensure resident, visitor, and employee safety while performing all duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain Resident Confidentiality.
• Know and comply with Residents' Rights rules.
• Treat residents, visitors and co-workers with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings and education courses as instructed to further improve knowledge and skills.
• Promote teamwork; encourage others to work to the best of their ability; assist with training of new co-workers, if needed.
• Have a positive attitude; accept change willingly; follow facility rules, regulations and job assignments; accept suggestions well for work improvement; perform well with minimum supervision; do what is requested without complaint; cooperate with supervisor and show respect at all times; speak well of company and job.
• Lack of absences and tardiness; request changes to schedule infrequently; give timely notice of absences; take allowed time for breaks; willingly come in when called.
• Follow company dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed