ACTIVITIES AIDE

Job Description

Job Description

Activities Assistant

Classified : Non-Exempt Salary Grade / Level : Entry Level

Reports to : Director of Activities Date : June 2018

Job Description

Summary :

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of

recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with resident’s care

plan. This position operates in a healthcare setting. This role also routinely comes into contact with

residents who have contagious diseases.

Essential Job Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity

programs.

plans and resident assessments.

activity department.

Qualifications :

Berkshire Healthcare Systems, Inc.

BHCS- Job Description 2019

Working Conditions

Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved

with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and

circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc. Communicates

with the medical staff, nursing service, and other department supervisors.

Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the day, as well as to

reactions from dust, disinfectants and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste,

diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the

handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical and sensory requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to communicate and listen.

This position requires standing, walking, twisting and bending occasionally. For a list of physical and

sensory requirements for this position refer to page 3.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities,

duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and

activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Signature

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential job

functions and duties of the position.

Employee : _______________________________________________ Date : ______________________