Part-Time Activity Aide

Gogebic Medical Care Facility•Wakefield, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for an Activity Aide. The role involves understanding the social, psychological, and recreational needs of the aged, implementing goal-directed treatment plans, and upholding the integrity of activities. The aide will conduct individual and group resident activities, document participation, and transport residents. They will also be involved with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors, and may need to drive a facility van for outings or appointments. Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Must have valid drivers license
Communicate effectively in person, on the telephone, and in writing.
Be Certified as a Nurse Aide and maintain State of Michigan Nurse Aide Certification and/or have the ability to obtain certification within one year of hiring.
Be in good standing on the Nurse Aide Register.
Complete Dementia care training.
Must obtain a Chauffeur License or State equivalent and maintain it in good standing for van transport.
Comply with all Facility policies and procedures.
Comply with all policies and procedures as may be established by your director.
Comply with all safety, universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures.
Make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
Work harmoniously with other personnel.
Respect resident rights.
Present a friendly, calm, cooperative, positive manner.
Understand the social, psychological, and recreational needs of the aged.

Nice To Haves

One-year long term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group resident activities, such as crafts, exercise, cooking, games, gardening, & bus trips.
Document daily resident activity participation.
Transport residents throughout the Facility and grounds.
Be involved with residents, family members, personnel and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
Ability to drive facility van for resident outings, appointments or other needs as assigned by management.
Post activity calendars and/or signs.
Requisition supplies, as needed.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Implement goal-directed treatment plans following care plan recommendations.
To the best of your ability, uphold the integrity of the activity in progress.
Prepare OBRA/State activity assessments.