What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Aide position at Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Humboldt House is looking to hire an Activities Aide. Stop in for an open interview Monday-Friday 9am-2pm, we look forward to meeting you!
Job Summary: Assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions.
A. Job Knowledge and Role Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in carrying out activity programs.
2. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to carry out activities for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro & dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable.
3. Attends all mandatory inservices by the employee’s anniversary date.
4. Acts appropriately under the direction of the Activities Director and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in unit/shift assignments to meet resident and family needs.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.
B. Administrative/Role Responsibilities:
1. Notifies the Activity Director of supplies needed for the operation of the activities programs.
2. Notifies the Activity Director of needed repairs and equipment and supplies.
3. Encourages the use of volunteers and assists in the supervision of volunteers during programs and parties.
4. Maintains attendance records for resident activities, on a daily basis.
5. Assists Activity Director with the seasonal décor of the facility.
6. Assists in transporting residents to and from activities.
7. Keeps track of department timesheets and delivers them to the Activities Director on Friday of each week.
8. Keeps an up-to-date Kardex of residents’ birth dates.
9. Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning up after parties and programs, when necessary. Keeps office area clean as well as desk and surrounding areas.
