Activity Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Working knowledge of directing group activity.
• Considerable knowledge of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the aged and disabled.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and make clear and detailed reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of training and/or experience in the field of activities in a nursing home setting or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with residents, singly and in-groups, toward the fulfillment of treatment objectives and goals set in resident’s Care Plan.
• Complies with all State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to Activity Department.
• Attempting to motivate residents to participate in activity programs.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with residents, visitor’s supervisors and co-workers at all times.
• Working with volunteers in activity groups.
• Carrying out a specific program including recreational, divisional, intellectual, religious and community related activities, etc.
• Assisting in carrying out special events and outside entertainment.
• Being able to carry out established day activity program in the absence of activity staff.
• Abides by all facility policies and procedures.
• Maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Keeping physical area clean and organized.
• Partaking in Inservice training.
• Provide services directly to and for residents.
• Maintaining necessary records and reports, including daily attendance records and also activity care plans and progress notes as needed.
• Assist with MDs and Compass as needed.
• Follows instructions willingly, able to meet deadlines, organizational loyalty, honesty, punctual, and dependable.
• Has desire and is able to interact with geriatric, convalescent, chronically, seriously, or terminally ill residents with respect, caring and understanding.
• Has an outgoing, enthusiastic manner.
• Is able to be creative through programs for elderly residents.
• Adheres to Federal/State regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights.
• Is able to display tact and good judgement in dealing with varying situations involving physicians, patients and their families, and visitors, as well as management and staff.
• Must be able to work well with others and maintain harmonious relationships.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to other employees, residents, or self.
• Supervise volunteers and community service volunteers under the direction of the Activity Director.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off